Exercise to improve your strength & balance

You have the power to prevent a fall.

Doing strength and balance exercises at least 3 times a week can help lower your risk for falling.

There are many low or no-cost programs in NC through the Area Agencies on Aging and local Senior Centers. If you aren’t sure about how to safely begin an exercise program, a physical therapist can show you what exercises are best for you.

Find a local exercise program

Without regular movement, muscles can weaken and lose flexibility, making it harder to stay balanced and mobile. Luckily, there are programs available throughout North Carolina that are specifically designed to improve balance, mobility, and overall health. These programs are often at no or low cost and provided in-person or virtually. 

These programs can improve how you move, play, and live. Don’t just take our word for it—watch Bill’s powerful testimony about how Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention has transformed his life!

Visit Healthy Aging NC to learn more about evidence-based classes to reduce your risk of falls.

Exercises you can do at home

Not sure where to start? Learn more about working with a physical therapist. Physical therapists are movement experts, so ask them what kind of exercises might be best for you and your body! Click here to find a local physical therapist near you.

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