Better Balance
Our step-by-step interactive course pinpoints common and not-so-common causes of balance problems. At the heart of our course: more than 40 exercise demonstration videos. Collectively, they show you exactly how you can become steadier on your feet, no matter what your age! NOTE: This course has been updated. If you purchased the original edition, you can still access and use that version. In order to access the update, you can purchase the updated course at www.harvardhealthonlinelearning.com/catalog.
The health experts at Harvard Medical School have created a step-by-step Better Balance online course that pinpoints the common and not-so-common causes of balance problems. This interactive course explains—and shows—exactly how you can become steadier on your feet, no matter what your age!
At the heart of this online course are 44 short exercise demonstration videos narrated by renowned fitness instructor and best-selling author Michele Stanten. These exercises range from simple standing and sitting movements to beginning and advanced yoga balance exercises.
The beauty of these balance-enhancing videos is that they show you EXACTLY how to perform each one, letting you get maximum benefit with each stretch, twist, bend, and step!
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01.Getting Started
- Course Overview
- A Primer on Balance
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02.Balance Problems
- What Causes Loss of Balance?
- Medications and Balance
- Posture and Balance
- Test Your Knowledge
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03.Fall Prevention and Safety
- Dr. Mallika Marshall
- How to Prevent Falls
- Safety First
- Test Your Knowledge
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04.Balance Workouts
- Workout Instructions
- Beginner Balance Workout
- Standing Balance Workout
- Yoga Balance Workout
- Balance in Motion Workout
- Balance on the Beam Workout
- Advanced Yoga Balance Workout
- Stretches
- Test Your Knowledge
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05.Key Takeaways
- Course Summary
- Fitting Balance Workouts Into an Overall Routine
- Test Your Knowledge
- Before You Exit
