Whats the Single Most Important Thing You Need to Focus on to Stay Fit and Active as You Age? [Video]

Exercise. Walking. Water Aerobics. Yoga. Good nutrition. Getting enough sleep. Managing stress. Hydration. All of these are important. The #1 concept that holds them all together is balance.

In my work with adults aged 55–85,I’ve learned that to stay fit and active as we age, we need to focus on balancein three areas:

• Balancedjoint alignment,
• Balancewhile we’re in motion,
• Balancedlifestyle.

Let’s cover some simple, practicaltips to maintain balance in all three areas.

Some people believe that arthritis,joint pain, and stooped posture are unavoidable, non-negotiable parts of aging.While it’s true that our bodies eventually slow down, and we go through somelife situations we cannot change, we don’t have to experience pain and limitedmotion.

In many cases, it’s the uneven wearand tear on joints that causes pain. For example, if your feet pronate(collapse on the inner arch) too much, your knees or low back may hurt. By …