Balance Exercises for Seniors

Building balance and strength is a very important exercise which needs to be included in fitness programs for all ages, especially adults and seniors. Without balance training, you are putting yourself at risk as you are more likely to fall over. At Fitness4Fun, we want you to build up your balance to prevent this from happening.

By exercising regularly, you can improve your balance and your strength training, so you can stand tall and feel more confident. It will lower any risks for any accidents and it will give you back your own independence.

If you’re interested in improving poor balance with our recommended stretches and exercises for older adults and seniors with Fitness4Fun in our classes, get in touch today. Take a look at our favorite exercises for building balance below.

Warrior 2 Pose

On the left we have an image of John demonstrating the Warrior 2 Pose. This is a standing pose that opens the hips and strengthens your legs. This in important pose to develop balance and stability.

Performing this exercise, you must extend your arms out, which encourages you to relax your shoulders and keep your neck soft, while also promoting strong shoulders and arms. Also bend your knees if you feel confident to do so.

Including a Warrior 2 Pose in your exercise program can improve circulation, stretches your hips, groins and shoulders, opens up the chest and lungs and builds stamina and helps to improve concentration. It also promotes good posture and spinal alignment along with core strength.

Each week various warrior poses from heel to toe are included in the Fitness4Fun exercise class.

Lightning Warrior Pose

On the left, John is demonstrating the Lightning Warrior Pose. This pose is an excellent pose for the upper back, it will also open the hamstring, works on shoulder tightness, strengthens the core and your quadriceps.

To begin this pose, start by standing with one foot forward. Lean forwards with your left foot and reach your Arms back along your sides and spread your fingers wide. Swap the legs after a few minutes to ensure both sides of your body is stretched.

This shape has many benefits for your body. It opens the back hamstring, work on your shoulder tightness, strengthen your core and your quadriceps, plus it is great for your back

The pose is important for maintaining bone strength and bone health and for maintaining good posture.

Single Leg Balance

Below, John is demonstrating the Single Leg Balance pose. The single leg balance pose is a great exercise for

The balance exercise strengthens your feet, ankles, knees and hips works on maintaining posture, alignment and helps the mind to focus better thus helping on improving concentration.

To complete this pose, stand with your feet hip width apart and your weight equally distributed on both of your legs. Place your hands on your hips. Lift your left leg off the floor and bend it back at the knee

These Balance exercises are included on each of the weekly classes to help prevent falls and fractures.

Why Improve Your Balance?

Having good balance is important for many of the activities that need to be completed daily. Whether you are getting out of bed or going up or down the stairs, having balance is important for your own safety.

The last thing you want is to have a fall or tumble. At Fitness4Fun, we strongly believe that accidents like this can be avoided by practicing the right fitness routine. Our aim is to improve and maintain your balance.

Our classes range from a variety of different physical activity levels, from beginners to advanced. Together we can work together to build up your fitness level and to increase your balance, strength and flexibility.

Why Should You Attend Classes?

Fitness4Fun has a wide number of fitness classes for Active Adults and for Seniors. Our classes are open to everyone and our levels range from Beginner to Advanced. Whether you want to exercise on your own or with friends, then we have the options for you. Get in touch with John from Fitness4Fun today and see what availabilities we have for you.