Introduction Balance Exercises Exercises That Help Improve Balance. Most of us rarely think about the importance of our body’s ability to maintain balance. But, as we age, the key to avoiding falls and subsequent injury, is by focusing on improving our static (stationary). And also dynamic (moving) balance skills. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that falls […]
Step Up Exercise Benefits. STEP UP EXERCISE. Improve Symmetry & Balance. The step up is a unilateral leg exercise. And which means that you train each leg independently. As a result you improve the symmetry of your leg musculature. And as I’m sure you can imagine, doing an exercise on one leg also improves your balance. […]
Falling After Waking Up. Every year thousands of people over 65 years fall, and some 20% are fatal. As a result, a large number of falls happen in the house. In this case, many fall after waking up and getting out of bed to use the bathroom. Also, first thing in the morning. So then, […]
Introduction to Flexibility Flexibility for health. Stretching your body to become more supple and flexible offers many physical benefits. To begin with, it helps to create easier and deeper movements. And while building strength and stability. Also, stretching your muscles and joints will lead to a greater range of motion. As a result, it can […]
Welcome To Pensioner Fitness Who am I Welcome to Pensioner Fitness. My name is Ian McClymont, and I am 73 years old. I spent a lot of my younger years in the British Army. And left as a Warrant Officer (Sergeant Major). Hence, during that time, I was responsible for training soldiers and leading them. […]