If You Can Do These 5 Balance Exercises After 55, You’re in Good Shape

As you age, your balance deserves even more TLC—and your legs aren’t the only part of the equation. Your brain, muscles, and sensory systems team up to keep you stable on your own two feet. Your eyes provide spatial awareness; your inner ear’s vestibular system detects head movement, rotation, and position changes; and your muscles and joints provide key insights into your body’s movement. It’s one big party, and your brain is the overall coordinator. It’s a delicate operation—and one that requires maintenance.

We spoke with Rosalind (Roz) Frydberg, Group Fitness Instructor and ARORA Class Lead at Life Time, to learn how you can test your stability and balance. Frydberg shares five productive balance exercises you can do after 55 to learn if you’re in good shape.

“Balance is the overall ability to contr...