Core exercises for Seniors: Improve Your Balance and Trunk strength with a Physical Therapist-Created Exercise Class
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Balance Ready™: Strengthen Your Core and Enhance Your Stability with Effective Workout Routines for Seniors
Balance is a crucial aspect of our overall health, especially as we age. Poor balance can lead to serious health problems and an increased risk of falls. Fortunately, there are ways to enhance your balance and reduce these risks. In this blog post, we’ll introduce you to Balance Ready™, an exercise series designed by physical therapist Deanna Savant. This series aims to improve balance in seniors through targeted exercises that you can practice at home.
What is Balance Ready™?
Balance Ready™ is a comprehensive exercise program created by Deanna Savant, a physical therapist with over 30 years of experience. This series combines elements of dance, Pilates, yoga, and fitness with evidence-based rehabilitation techniques to help seniors improve their balance, coordination, and overall strength. The program offers five classes with lifetime access, designed for recurring participation to build and practice balance over time.
Benefits of the Balance Ready™ Exercise Series
Participating in Balance Ready™ classes can provide a significant transformation in your well-being, including:
Improved Balance: Enhance your ability to maintain stability in various positions and movements.
Better Coordination: Increase your body's ability to work harmoniously, improving everyday functions.
Increased Strength: Build muscle strength, particularly in your legs and core, to support better balance.
Fall Prevention: Reduce the risk of falls through improved balance and strength.
Enhanced Daily Function: Apply spine-safe principles to daily activities, making everyday movements safer and more efficient.
Sample Exercises from the Balance Ready™ Series
Calf Raises: Lift your heels off the ground while standing, starting with both legs and progressing to one leg at a time.
Lunges: Take a large step forward with one leg and lower your body into a lunge position, keeping your torso upright and your front knee aligned with your second or third toe. Stay within a pain-free range of motion. Even a step forward is considered a mini-lunge!
Sit to Stand: Practice sitting down and standing up from a chair with different arm positions, such as arms on your thighs, straight out in front, or crossed over your chest.
Ready Position: Bend your knees slightly, stick your buttocks out, tighten your abdominals, and bring your elbows in as if you are a baseball player waiting in the outfield. Hold this position for a few seconds to build foundational balance.
Tandem Stance: Place one foot directly in front of the other and hold for 20 seconds. Repeat on the other side.
Download a free PDF sample of these exercises here.
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Why Choose Balance Ready™ Over Other Balance Classes?
Balance Ready™ stands out from free online classes due to the expertise and experience of Deanna Savant. With over three decades of experience in orthopedic, neurologic, and vestibular rehabilitation, Deanna has created a holistic, dynamic, and enjoyable program that combines evidence-based training with practical applications to daily life. The program is designed to complement your existing exercise routine and inspire you to try new activities, all while offering the convenience of practicing at home on your schedule. For those of you interested in the research behind balance training and a look at alternatives using props, click here.
About Deanna “Deedee” Savant, PT
Deanna “Deedee” Savant has reimagined the art of physical therapy to meet the needs of each individual client. She combines state-of-the-art, evidence-based physical therapy practices with intuitive approaches such as osteopathic manual therapy, Pilates, yoga, and functional athletic-based triplane balance exercises. With over 30 years of experience, Deedee uncovers movement and postural dysfunctions that contribute to pain or tissue tightness, then creates personalized treatment plans to address each client's unique needs.
Ready to enhance your balance and improve your overall well-being? Try the Balance Ready™ exercise series today! As a special offer, use the code PT50 at checkout to receive $50 off your purchase. Visit this page to learn more and start your journey towards better balance and stability.
Your journey to a healthier, functional life starts here. Embrace the change and take the first step with Balance Ready™!
This blog post introduces the Balance Ready™ exercise series, highlighting the benefits of improved balance for seniors, and offers practical information about the exercises included in the program. It encourages readers to take advantage of the special offer and begin their journey to better balance and health.