270922 Strength exercises for older adults

Most people tend to focus on one type of exercise or activity and think they’re doing enough. Research has shown that it’s important to get all four types of exercise: endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility.

090922 Low-impact Cardiovascular exercise

With winter approaching here in the northwest of the USA, it is only appropriate to mention several of the ways to help improve or maintain your physical fitness, especially your cardiovascular abilities.

190822 Target heart rates for efficient training 3 of 3

Target heart rates for efficient training.

120822 Perceived exertion The value of knowing your pulse rate 2/3

Heart rate monitoring and training zones aren't for everyone. But don't worry, you can still get a great workout and gain all the benefits of exercise without.

220422 Start moving-Using equipment 4/4, the final installment

Getting back into shape, for the upcoming seasonal change, after a winter of being cooped up does not necessarily mean you have to bust a gut getting there. There is a wealth of information showing that small amounts of movements, over time, can get you started on your way to a healthier you. After all, who in their right mind does not want to be healthier.

150422 Start moving upper body 3/4

080422 Start moving, lower body continues 2/4

300322 9 simple ways to improve your balance 4/4

Testing your 3 balance systems is a bit tricky to do on your own, but it can be done. Remember that the 3 systems include your vision, your sensation/proprioception and your inner ear. I’ll explain how to test each of the 3 below, but let me give you a word of caution first: when you test your balance on your own, you run the risk of falling. So if you’re interested in performing these tests, make sure you’re in a safe environment and that someone is nearby to help you correct your balance if needed.

230322 9 simple ways to improve your balance 3/4

160222 About the Author Dr. Luke Gordon My name is Luke Gordon, and I’m a Doctor of Physical Therapy and owner of Gordon Physical Therapy (an outpatient physical therapy clinic in Spokane Valley). In my 13+ years of working as a physical therapist, I’ve had the opportunity to help hundreds of people improve their balance and reduce the likelihood of having a fall. Many of these people have had issues with their balance for months (if not years), and they’re afraid about the potentially life-altering effects of having a fall. Whether they’re trying to avoid their first fall, or they’ve already experienced multiple falls, the ultimate goal is the same: to remain as active and independent as possible.

160222 9 simple ways to improve your balance 1/4

, I want to make the purpose of this report as clear as possible: the goal of this report is to give you some actionable items that can help you improve your balance right away. This report is NOT an all-encompassing solution to your balance issues... Rather, it’s a starting point to give you some confidence that there are things you can do to improve your balance and reduce the likelihood of having a fall, and that you don’t just have to accept things the way they are (even if you are getting older!)