Improve Your Balance with SilverSneakers®

Falling is the leading cause of injuries for seniors, making it a common concern for many older adults. But you don’t have to let that fear stop you from doing what you love. There are things you can do to reduce your risk of falling. 

Learning about fall prevention and working on better balance may help you stay independent longer, giving you the freedom to do your daily activities. Improving your balance can help strengthen your muscles and improve coordination to give you the confidence you need.

Regular physical activity can help you improve balance, flexibility, muscle strength and gait, and reduce your risk of falling. Find the workout that is right for you, based on what you enjoy and where you are in your fitness journey. Many exercises can be done in a seated position so you can stay active without worrying about losing your balance.

Tips for Improving Your Balance

• Do exercises that make your legs stronger to help improve your balance. You can also try these 3 Calf Stretches to help you stay upright.
• Improve your balance and strengthen your legs and core with this 10-Minute Better Balance Workout.

• Take advantage of SilverSneakers Balance and Stability workshops and classes such as SilverSneakers Classic, offered in-person at participating locations and online. These classes provide exercise modifications with a chair option for all levels.

Get Active with SilverSneakers

SilverSneakers is a health and fitness benefit designed specifically for older adults and is included with your HealthTeam Advantage plan at no additional cost. With SilverSneakers, you get access to:

• A nationwide network of participating locations,¹ with group fitness classes² at select locations
• SilverSneakers LIVE online classes and workshops taught 7 days a week by instructors trained in senior fitness
  
• SilverSneakers On-Demand library with 200+ online workout videos
  
• Group exercise classes designed for all abilities, (including a 12-week Fall Prevention Series, SilverSneakers Stability class, and Balance Builder Workshops)
  
• SilverSneakers GO mobile app with digital workout programs
  
• SilverSneakers Community classes offered in neighborhood locations outside of the gym
  
• Online fitness and nutrition tips
  

1.    Participating locations (“PL”) are not owned or operated by Tivity Health, Inc. or its affiliates. Use of PL facilities and amenities are limited to terms and conditions of PL basic membership. Facilities and amenities vary by PL.
2.    Membership includes SilverSneakers instructor-led group fitness classes. Some locations offer members additional classes. Classes vary by location.

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