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Grace Walsh

I asked physiotherapists for the best balance exercises - they recommended these 5 above all

Woman standing on one leg, doing one of the best balance exercises, on beach in activewear against backdrop of the sky and sea.

Having some of the best balance exercises in your next workout could be the key to longevity, research suggests. While strength training and mobility exercises have their benefits, this is perhaps one of the simplest ways to boost your quality of life with age.

Balance isn't just about staying upright, says Joey Bull, a personal trainer and expert in over-40s fitness for Issviva, an online menopause platform. "It's a mirror of how well your brain, muscles, and senses communicate. As we age, particularly through menopause, our balance can subtly decline.

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