Core exercises
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Tweak your walking routine for muscle and bone health
With a few changes to your regular walking routine, you can keep muscle and bone loss at bay as you age.
Reduce your risk of falling with daily floor time
Falls are a serious risk for older adults, especially those who don't have the strength or mobility to get back up. Mayo Clinic physical therapist Jane Hein believes that practice is the best form of prevention.
Video: Fitness ball bridge with heel dig
Comfortable with the fitness ball bridge? See how to add a heel dig.
Video: How to choose a fitness ball
A fitness ball is versatile, but it's not one-size-fits-all. See your options.
Video: Squat and reach with fitness ball
You can do many exercises with a fitness ball. See the squat and reach.
Video: Abdominal crunch with fitness ball
You can do many core exercises with a fitness ball. See the abdominal crunch.
Video: Bridge with fitness ball
You can do many core exercises with a fitness ball. See the bridge.
Video: Plank with fitness ball
You can do many core exercises with a fitness ball. See the plank.
Video: Abdominal ball raise with fitness ball
You can do many exercises with a fitness ball. See the abdominal ball raise.
Video: Side exercise with fitness ball
You can do many core exercises with a fitness ball. See a side exercise.
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