Strength exercise

Strength exercise Your muscular strength can make a big difference. “Strong muscles” help you stay independent and make everyday activities feel easier, like getting up from a chair, climbing stairs, and carrying groceries. Keeping your muscles strong can help with your balance and prevent falls and fall-related injuries. You are likely to fall when your leg and hip muscles are strong. Some people call using weight to improve your muscle strength strength training or resistance training

Flexibility Exercise

Flexibility Exercise Stretching can improve your flexibility. Moving more freely will make it easier to reach down to tie your back to your shoulder when your car is out of the driveway. Balance exercise Balance exercise helps prevent falls, a common problem in an older adult that may have serious consequences. Many lower-body exercises also improve your balance.