Improving your flexibility

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Stretching is one of the most enjoyable, feel-good exercises that improves
your ease of movement and reduces your risk of injury. Stretching to improve
flexibility is best at the end of your workout when your muscles are warm.
Balancing options and training your brain
Twenty five percent of Americans who fall and break a hip after the age of 50
die within the first year after their accident. Balance training, while not sexy,
can save your life. Like most aspects of fitness, if you don’t practice balance,
you lose your ability to maintain your balance and this loss increases the
chance of falling. Certain sports, such as skiing, skating, and surfing, also
require good balance for effective performance.
Adding a few extra balance challenges to your weight training routine is easy
and makes all the difference that you need to move with greater confidence
and skill. Coordinated moves that require concentration and challenge both
the mind and body are also good for maintaining a healthy body and mind.
Yoga and Pilates offer many valuable exercises that train these aspects of fitness.