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Fit & Well
Fit & Well
Health
Becks Shepherd

"Live a longer, more independent and vibrant life"—a physical therapist shares the daily 10-minute balance routine she swears by

Woman in indoors standing on one leg while holding the back of a chair.

Between a nine-to-five job, caring for kids, and juggling an already-packed workout schedule, something as simple as balance training might take a backseat. But as we age, our balance naturally declines.

Simple tests such as standing on one leg or using a wobble board can help you assess your balance. However, balance training is essential to maintaining functional fitness—which is the strength to perform everyday tasks like climbing stairs or getting up from a chair.

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