Lower body weakness is one of the leading causes of falls for people over the age of 60. Due to sarcopenia, the natural loss of muscle mass associated with aging, weakness is a part of aging. The good news is that muscle loss is NOT INEVITABLE!
Engaging in a consistent muscle strengthening or resistance training program is enough to maintain what you have and depending on training intensity, you can gain muscle!
In this video, I demonstrate the Stepping On evidence-based balance exercise, the Chair Stand. I explain how to do it, how to make the exercise easier or more challenging and how to keep track of your progress.
IF you don't want to fall, stand up! from The Fall Prevention Lady on Vimeo.
Remember to focus on what you are able to do today; do not compare yourself to younger years. We all change over time and the best choice you can make TODAY is to do something about your situation now!
Best of luck!
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