At 51 I find doing box work essential for a healthy lifestyle Plyo boxes are hot property at the gym right now — these six-inch and taller platforms can make just about any move more heart-pumping or hard-core. Each rep forces your body to recruit more muscles to either catch air or sink lower into exercises like squats, Use a step or a park bench to get the same effect.) Do it four times 15 reps and take your body to the next level! Work on it, for the sake of your social life Aging often leads to a loss of balance and an increased risk of falls. And in an overall reduction in a level of physical activity, which can lead decreased ability to function satisfactorily in social roles. Strength training Balance can start to deteriorate in your mid-20s. However, strength training can help, whatever your age. Improvement in lower limb strength may lead to balance enhancement in neurologically intact older people. Step-ups as show here Using a single step or stair, step up with your right leg in a slow and controlled manner, then bring your left leg up to join it. Step down and repeat, alternating leading legs. To make it more difficult, find a higher step or use a box in the gym. This simple exercise helps to build hip stability, as well as strengthening knees. Bodyweight exercises Exercises such as lunges and squats will help to make you stronger, increase your range of motion and challenge your balance. #blinkfitness#ageisjustanumber #fitnessmotivation #thisis51 #boxworkout https://www.instagram.com/p/BvZhG8BgUB4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dhly6w3w30yo