Balance Matters
Better balance starts with small daily habits — move with intention to stay steady and strong.
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As we get older, our balance can naturally decline — increasing the risk of falls and injury. The good news? You can improve it with regular movement and a few simple habits.
Ways to support your balance:
- Practise balance-based exercises like tai chi, yoga, or one-leg stands
- Include strength training to maintain stability and muscle control
- Wear supportive, well-fitting shoes
- Have your vision checked regularly
- Make your home safer by removing trip hazards or adding handrails
Just a few minutes of balance-focused exercises each day can improve confidence and reduce the risk of falls.
Related guides
- GuideStaying social and engagedStaying connected and staying active tend to go together, and both are linked with healthier ageing. Start small: a regular walk with a friend, or a group built around something you enjoy. Add strength and balance activity as you build up, and choose what suits you.
- GuideStaying independentStaying independent depends largely on keeping your strength, balance and ability to get around. Regular activity that includes balance and strength work helps, and starting small and building up gradually is enough to begin. Every bit of activity counts.
- GuideAdapting exercise as you ageBe as active as your abilities allow, using a mix of aerobic, strength and balance activity. Start with short sessions and build up slowly. Strength and balance matter more as you get older, and a mix of activity types is linked with a longer life.
- GuideStrength and muscle as you ageStrength training is the best-supported way to keep muscle and strength as you get older, and it helps well into your 70s and beyond. Aim for at least 2 days a week, work all the major muscle groups, and start with an amount that feels manageable.
- GuideBalance and preventing fallsExercise that challenges your balance, such as standing up from a chair and stepping in different directions, is the best-supported way to reduce falls. Adding strength work helps, but walking and general activity alone are unlikely to prevent falls. If you're 65 or over, aim for balance-focused exercise on at least 3 days a week.
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