Here is the #1 exercise that I use with my senior patients to improve their balance faster than all other exercises. Full list at GetBetterBalance.com Next Video: 12 Balance Exercises for Seniors: • 12 Balance Exercises f...
0:00 Intro
0:25 Balance Misconception
1:10 Phase 1 Weight Shift
2:15 Phase 2 Single Leg Stance
3:08 Phase 3 and 4
3:30 Balance Guide
Balance most often declines during these events:
✅ After a surgery or injury
✅ As we age (usually 50+)
✅ Change in medication
✅ Or Disease (vertigo, meiner’s, etc)
In ALL of these situations, there are proven ways to get better balance using: ✅ Repetition
✅ Speed
✅ Resistance
These three factors play a huge part in the balance training techniques I teach my patients. Take a look at how I use repetition, speed, and resistance with balance training.
1. Repetition: Key to Better Balance
When you want to improve your strength, you need to exercise beyond one repetition. It’s common sense that building muscle takes time and consistency.
Building better balance also requires you to be consistent in your training, and repetition has been proven to be a major factor for balance improvement.
A recent study showed that high repetition, low resistance training was effective in improving balance among people age 55+. (Nicholson, McKean and Burkett, 2015) This is really promising because it means the average person can see improvements in balance without heavy weights or intimidating gym equipment....
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