117K reactions · 26K shares |  Is a decline in BALANCE as we get older likely? Yes, but it doesn’t have to be! It often starts with loss of muscle mass & flexibility, but adding some gentle exercises to your routine can help improve strength, stability and mobility—no matter your fitness level! Check out The Balance Training Handbook to get started  | Healing Through Movement | Facebook

After 15 years of training older adults, if I had to choose only 5 exercises to keep you strong, steady, and independent… these would be the ones. They target everything that matters in daily life: • Standing up with strength • Bending safely • Walking power • Balance and stability • Upper-body strength Here’s the list: 1️⃣ Sit-to-Stands: 10 reps x 3 sets. 2️⃣ Hip Hinges: 10 reps x 3 sets. 3️⃣ Heel Raises: 12 reps x 3 sets. 4️⃣ Side Steps Flyes: 10 each side x 3 sets. 5️⃣ Wall Pushaways: 10 reps