Balance Training
Balance training for seniors typically involves a series of balance exercises and activities designed to improve stability and coordination. Our hope is to assist in reducing the risk of falls –
enhancing confidence and quality of life.
Benefits of balance training include:
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Falls Prevention: Reduces the risk of falls by improving stability and coordination, which is especially crucial for seniors who are more prone to balance issues.
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Enhanced Independence: Helps seniors maintain their independence by enabling them to perform daily tasks with confidence.
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Pain Reduction: Can alleviate joint pain and discomfort by strengthening muscles and improving posture.
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Improved Posture: Promotes better posture, reducing the risk of musculoskeletal problems and enhancing overall comfort.
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Enhanced Quality of Life: By reducing the fear of falling and improving physical wellbeing, balance training can enhance the overall quality of life for seniors.
Balance workouts for seniors are a critical component of senior fitness programs, as it can contribute to a longer, healthier, and more active lifestyle. By participating in these training sessions, seniors can build strength, confidence, and stability, reducing their likelihood of falling and improving their overall physical wellbeing.
Incorporating balance training into seniors' routines is crucial for promoting stability, preventing falls, and enhancing overall mobility, contributing to a more confident and active lifestyle.
The key components of balance training include:
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Strength Exercises: Focusing on leg muscles and core strength activities.
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Coordination Exercises: Incorporating movements that challenge coordination, such as heel-to-toe walking or standing on one leg with the support of a chair or stable prop under the guidance of the instructor.
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Flexibility Training: Incorporating stretches to improve joint mobility and reduce stiffness.
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Proprioception Activities: Engaging in activities that enhance body awareness and spatial orientation.
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Functional Movements: Practicing everyday activities, such as rising from a chair or walking, to improve balance in real-life scenarios.
Benefits Of Balance Training For Seniors
What Does A Balance Training Session Involve?
We offer our balance workouts for seniors face-to-face as well as online. Balance training sessions for seniors typically run for 45 minutes and are tailored to the unique and varied needs of elderly people, with the use of the chair for support.
Classes are run by highly skilled, friendly and experienced teachers in small group settings so senior residents can enjoy the social connection with other participants while having fun and being active.
The balance activities for seniors are low impact and gentle on the body.
You can choose to book a once-off balance training class, or you can book an 8-12 class weekly program. The more sessions you book, the cheaper the rates! We will schedule the class around your lifestyle and wellbeing calendar.
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