Exercises to Improve Your Balance

Improve your stability and lessen your risk of falls with these moves.

Text by Gloria DeVidas Kirchheimer. Photos by Gabe Kirchheimer. Exercises courtesy of fitness instructor Alexandra Cortese.

Saturday, August 02, 2008

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Cross right foot over the left, keeping feet close together.

Stretch left arm down toward the floor while raising right arm straight up. Hold for 10 seconds. Repeat on other side.

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