Do you have a fear of falling? If so, you are not alone.

Feeling unsteady on your feet, tripping or losing your balance commonly becomes a concern as individuals age, and the risk of falling increases due to a number of physiological changes in the body,

• Balance declines and there can be a feeling of unsteadiness when walking.
• Our muscle mass begins to decline and muscles become weaker, making it more difficult to perform movements that were once taken for granted such as lifting the feet when walking.
• Changes can occur with our eyesight which can make it harder to see potential hazards. While wearing glasses might seem to be a helpful thing, in some instances these can impact our balance.
• Reaction times begin to steady, making it more difficulty to respond to a loss of balance.

HOWEVER, ALL IS NOT LOST!

Exercise is proven to reduce the risk and prevent falls through increased muscle strength, improving reaction time and balance, and improving walking gait. The physical activity guidelines recommend that older adults (> 65 years) engage in at least 30-minutes of moderate intensity exercise most days of the week. More importantly this should include resistance and balance training exercise on 2 or more days of the week.

Here at 360 Health Clinic and 360 Fitness Club we have a number of classes to help you improve your strength, balance and mobility,

• Active Over 50s
• Gentle Aqua
• Gentle Step Aerobics
• Gentle Pilates

Our team are also here to work with you one-on-one to develop a safe and effective exercise program for you. Get in touch today and make falls prevention your business!