BU Fall Prevention Homework Series

Balance University is a fall prevention program. It is based on the four pillars of effective fall prevention exercise programs. Strength, posture, flexibility and balance are the four pillars necessary to effectively improve one's balance. Do these homework assignments and you will greatly increase your chances for living an independent life and reduce your risk for an unintended fall. How many should you do?: 1. Squat with Arm Raises: 1-3 sets of 3-5 reps. Choose the amount of reps that work for you. If 3 reps are a challenge for you, then work on that amount of reps and try to increase by one to two reps every week. (if possible, do this two to three times in the morning and in the evening) 2. SL Balance with Head Rotation: 1-2 sets of 3-5 rotations (if possible, do this in the morning and in the evening). *Please have something steady and sturdy to hang on too... just in case! Check out our website: https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com

Balance University is a fall prevention program. It is based on the four pillars of effective fall prevention exercise programs. Strength, posture, flexibility and balance are the four pillars necessary to effectively improve one's balance. Do these homework assignments and you will greatly increase your chances for living an independent life and reduce your risk for an unintended fall.

Check out our "Fall Prevention Homework Series" to learn about two exercises in two minutes to prevent Seniors from an unintended fall. Check out our website: https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com/

Balance University is a fall prevention program. It is based on the four pillars of effective fall prevention exercise programs. Strength, posture, flexibility and balance are the four pillars necessary to effectively improve one's balance. Do these homework assignments and you will greatly increase your chances for living an independent life and reduce your risk for an unintended fall. How many should you do?: 1. Founders Exercise: 1-2 sets of 4-8 reps. Choose the amount or reps that work for you. If 4 reps are a challenge for you, then work on that amount or reps and try to increase by one to two reps every week. (if possible, do this two to three times in the morning and in the evening) 2. Single Leg (SL) Hip Abduction/Adduction: 1-2 sets of 8-15 repetitions (if possible, do this two to three times in the morning and in the evening). Check out our website: www.MyBalanceUniversity.com

Balance University is a fall prevention program. It is based on the four pillars of effective fall prevention exercise programs. Strength, posture, flexibility and balance are the four pillars necessary to effectively improve one's balance. Do these homework assignments and you will greatly increase your chances for living an independent life and reduce your risk for an unintended fall. How many should you do?: 1. SL Hip Flexion with Leg Extension: 1-2 sets of 5-10 reps. Choose the amount or reps that work for you. If 5 reps are a challenge for you, then work on that amount or reps and try to increase by one to two reps every week. (if possible, do this two to three times in the morning and in the evening) 2. Single Leg (SL) Three Point Touch: 1-2 sets of 8-12 repetitions (if possible, do this two to three times in the morning and in the evening). *Please have something steady and sturdy to hang on too... just in case! Check out our website: www.MyBalanceUniversity.com

Balance University is a fall prevention program. It is based on the four pillars of effective fall prevention exercise programs. Strength, posture, flexibility and balance are the four pillars necessary to effectively improve one's balance. Do these homework assignments and you will greatly increase your chances for living an independent life and reduce your risk for an unintended fall. How many should you do?: 1. Leg Extension with leg abduction/adduction and flutter kicks: 1-2 sets of 8-15 reps. Choose the amount or reps that work for you. If 5 reps are a challenge for you, then work on that amount or reps and try to increase by one to two reps every week. (if possible, do this in the morning and in the evening) 2. Single Leg (SL) "U" Trace: 1-2 sets of 8-15 repetitions (if possible, do this in the morning and in the evening in conjuction with the above leg strengthening exercise). Check out our website: https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com/

Balance University is a fall prevention program. It is based on the four pillars of effective fall prevention exercise programs. Strength, posture, flexibility and balance are the four pillars necessary to effectively improve one's balance. Do these homework assignments and you will greatly increase your chances for living an independent life and reduce your risk for an unintended fall. How many should you do?: 1. Standing Leg Extension w/ Pause: 1-2 sets of 5-12 reps. Choose the amount or reps that work for you. If 5 reps are a challenge for you, then work on that amount or reps and try to increase by one to two reps every week. (if possible, do this in the morning and in the evening) 2. Heel-to-Toe Walking: 1-2 sets of 10 feet. (if possible, do this in the morning and in the evening in conjuction with the above leg strengthening exercise). Check out our website: https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com/

Balance University is a fall prevention program. It is based on the four pillars of effective fall prevention exercise programs. Strength, posture, flexibility and balance are the four pillars necessary to effectively improve one's balance. Do these homework assignments and you will greatly increase your chances for living an independent life and reduce your risk for an unintended fall. How many should you do?: 1. Stepping with Right/Left foot: 1-4 sets of 5-10 steps. Choose the amount or reps that work for you. If 5 reps are a challenge for you, then work on that amount or reps and try to increase by one to two reps every week. (if possible, do this two to three times in the morning and in the evening) 2. Single Leg (SL) Laterals: 1-2 sets of 12-15 repetitions (if possible, do this two to three times in the morning and in the evening). *Please have something steady and sturdy to hang on too... just in case! Check out our website: https://www.emeritushealthfitness.com/