DAY 6: Balance Workout to Prevent Falls for Seniors

Day 6 of our 7-Day Get Stronger in 10 Minutes Challenge will improve your balance and help prevent falls.

This balance workout to prevent falls for seniors features 5 exercises that will help you improve the 3 sensory systems responsible for balance: the visual, vestibular and proprioceptive systems. These sensory systems send information to the brain about where the body is in space. The visual system tells you where your body is in relation to what you see in the environment; the vestibular system tells you the position and movement of your head; and the proprioceptive system provides information about where the body is in space based on muscle and joint activity.

00:00 Introduction
02:08 Gaze up and down
03:40 Tennis match gaze
05:04 Mountain Pose
06:45 Push and pull
09:36 Crane pose
12:43 Marching

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Disclaimer: This program is provided with your health and safety in mind, but every individual has their own limitations. It is crucial that you consult with your physician before beginning this or any other exercise program. This program is not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, treatment or advice. By participating in this exercise program, you do so at your own risk. Please stop if you experience pain, dizziness, or shortness of breath.

[yesnext]

Great job improving your balance with this workout! 👏

[angelakitchens]

April, this was a great balance exercise! So sweet when you were talking about keeping your eyes open while looking up and down, Mochi came in to be petted, along with rubbing on you, before getting in the chair. I thought Aiko was going to lose it when Mochi jumped in her chair as I know she could feel him touching her back. You didn't "Dilly Dally" with the tai chi movements and some yoga April, these are excellent movements for balance and breathing. Thanks for this 10-minute video and for the reminders while marching. 💞 😻🐈

[margaretmarston]

Great workout for balance! I was surprised how wobbly I was. I intend to include this Day 6 two or three times a week. I know that balance is critical to safety and safety is critical to independence. I am so glad I'm doing Yes2Next with y'all! Thanks!

[ceetee]

YES, YES, YES. I wanted another balance video, and you definitely delivered. I love this and will be doing it increasingly with the challenges. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[RonJanMaullin]

Super balance exercises.. thank you, April and Aiko

[kathleenlynch]

I missed yesterday, but will catch up with it today. I loved this balance workout. I especially liked the many options you presented for progressing. So very important at my age to be aware of balance and to practice it. Thank you for this wonderful demonstration.

[alanpemberton]

Nice one.Look forward to completing the challenge tomorrow.Thankyou Mum and daughter.

[joanneweiss]

This what I've really needed starting recently, incredible! As a non-driving senior who just does online silver sneakers thru insurance, I love yours better & every day has been amazing, thank you SO much!!😊🙌👏

[carol]

I have so glad i found you!!! You are the best. 😊

[phyllispeart]

I'm glad you have your Mom exercise with you.

[Sunshine]

Wow! This was great. All new exercises to me except for the last one. I do balance exercises every day. Most important! Thank you ladies. You are my heroes.❤️🥰

[Lizzy]

Just trying to get back to exercising after a long break. Thanks for your challenges!😊 2:27

[secretariatgirl]

This is an outstanding balance set, unlike the usual PT things I've done. Really enjoyed it!!

[lindalong]

Great balance video. Thank you. See you both tomorrow.

[gingamcrae]

I really enjoyed this workout. Thanks for another great one 🎉

[leemariesanchez]

These balance movements are great ... and still challenging for me, so I'll doing them with your wonderful supportive guidance, over and over again. Thanks so much!

[julialawrence]

Thank you for your explanations understanding what we do. I’ve got poor balance so very pleased with your style of teaching and feeling included. Pussy cat is wonderful too. I’m 64 and recent fall I got bad wrist break so with you getting confidence back. ❤

[brendacapko]

Love that you have your mom with it inspires me, cause at 75, and new to this you guys are just great

[mariegracebrabandt]

Very nice variety! Thank ! 1 more day, and we did it. 🫠

[leemariesanchez]

Gaining a little more confidence each day I do this one.😊