Balance exercises for older adults

Essential exercise after 60 is more than just taking daily walks. Walking is low-impact, easy to start, and supports cardiovascular health.However, orthopedists emphasize that walking alone is insufficient. Maintaining balance, mobility, and independence requires strength, resistance, and balance training alongside walking. These exercises protect muscles, bones, and joints while reducing the risk of falls.Walking helps heart health and joint mobility, but muscle mass naturally declines with age—a process called sarcopenia. Without targeted strength training, adults over 60 may lose functional strength, making everyday activities like lifting groceries, climbing stairs, or standing from a chair increasingly challenging. Senior performing strength training…