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Better Balance for Life

Banish the Fear of Falling with Simple Activities Added to Your Everyday Routine

by Carol Clements
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"Falls can kill you. Here's how to minimize the risk. . . . Get Carol Clements's new book, Better Balance for Life, that details a 10-week plan for improving stability."—Jane Brody, The New York Times

Improve your balance in just ten weeks without breaking a sweat

As you age, stumbling blocks are everywhere: the bottom step, the roadside curb, and even the living room carpet. But you don't have to live in fear of falling. With Better Balance for Life, you will learn all-new, simple activities to help you build strength and increase flexibility to improve your balance! In this ten-week program, personal trainer Carol Clements shows you effortless moves to slide into your everyday routine.
  • Already brushing your teeth? Try standing on one foot while touching the counter to build stability.
  • Watching TV? Learn how to extend your toes and flex your ankle to develop more nimble feet—and greater mobility.
    • With four new activities each week, building better balance is fun and easy. By the end, you, too, will be marching with your eyes closed!

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      November 20, 2018

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        • ISBN: 9781615194261

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        • ISBN: 9781615194261
        • File size: 12453 KB

    • Languages

      • English

    • Reviews

      • Library Journal

        November 15, 2018

        One of the common concerns people face as they get older is the risk of falling and suffering severe injury. Clements, a personal trainer, yoga instructor, and movement specialist, puts together a ten-week plan whereby people can reinvigorate their balance by incorporating simple activities into their daily lives. She begins by addressing elements of correct posture, then outlines exercises that can be implemented into everyday activities such as brushing teeth, doing the dishes, or walking through the house. Neurological balance exercises are included as well as tips for falling well. VERDICT These excellent illustrated instructions that can easily be performed will help seniors increase their strength and avoid injury.

        Copyright 2018 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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