This is the one exercise a barre and Pilates instructor recommends to improve your balance and stability as you age

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Strength training and stretching are important. But one type of movement people often forget about are balance exercises, which become increasingly important as we get older.

Barre is an excellent type of exercise to develop your balance and stability. It contains elements of Pilates, yoga and ballet conditioning, and is surprisingly beginner-friendly.