5 Essential Exercises for Better Balance

Falling sucks, but it's not the only reason to train your balance. Doing so can also reduce your risk of sprained ankles and may even increase the gray matter in your brain, helping to slow the onset of dementia. Some of the exercises in this article use a Bosu ball, but you may want to try them without one - feel free to alter the exercises for your fitness level. Start your journey to a more injury-free body with this first step.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Healthy Boomers: 5 Essential Exercises for Better Balance Falling sucks, but it's not the only reason to train your balance. Doing so can also reduce your risk of sprained ankles and may even increase the gray matter in your brain, helping to slow the onset of dementia. Some of the exercises in this article use a Bosu ball,  but you may want to try them without one - feel free to alter the exercises for your fitness level.  Start your journey to a more injury-free body with this first step. READ NOW Trending Now 5 Strengthening Exercises That Use a Stability Ball   Strengthen Your Abs to Improve Your Balance - Here's How   Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Healthy Boomers newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.