Never Too Late

You’ve probably heard the saying “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” But when it comes to your body, that simply isn’t true. Strength and balance can improve at any age and it doesn’t take fancy equipment or a gym membership to get started. 

A study in Australia found that incorporating simple balance and strength movements into routine daily activities improved functional fitness and reduced the risk of falls.

Think simple: stand on one leg while brushing your teeth, do a few sit-to-stands from your chair, or take the stairs instead of the elevator. Even small changes like these add up, and research shows people in their 80s and 90s can still see real benefits with consistency.

So if you’ve ever thought, “It’s too late for me,” think again. Every step, squat, or stretch you do today builds better balance, strength and confidence tomorrow.

Clemson, L., Singh, M. A. F., Bundy, A., Cumming, R. G., Manollaras, K., O’Loughlin, P., & Black, D. (2012). Integration of balance and strength training into daily life activity to reduce rate of falls in older people (the LiFE study): randomised parallel trial. Bmj, 345.