If You Can Hold a Single-Leg Stand This Long After 60, Your Balance Is Top-Tier

Let’s be honest: Taking good care of your body is an investment in a healthier, more active future. Regular exercise is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. In fact, there are several ways to assess your progress. We spoke with an expert who says if you can hold a single-leg stand this long after 60, your balance is considered top-tier. Why focus on single-leg stands?

“Single-leg balance is the foundation of almost every movement we perform. Walking is essentially alternating a one-leg balancing act over and over again. Watch an older adult walk,” explains Sue Hitzmann, Longevity and Fitness Expert, fascia educator, manual therapist, exercise physiologist and founder of the MELT Method. “Many waddle side to side or shuffle because their ability to balance is unavailable. Climbing stairs requires shifting weight over one leg. Getting dressed,...