Balance is essential for maintaining a healthy and safe lifestyle. The ability to balance is a skill that we use all the time, sometimes without even thinking about it. We use our balance in tasks as simple as standing or walking. It is crucial for movement and reduces the risk of falls that can lead into injuries. Balance improves overall quality of life in Seniors1.
 
What can we do to maintain a good balance? A strong core is the key, as it is where our Centre of Gravity resides. It is the link between our upper and lower body, and it is involved in nearly all the activities that we perform throughout the day. A weak core can lead to some postural imbalances that can lead to poor balance. And what is the core? It includes more than only the abdominal muscles. The core contains basically all the muscles of our trunk, front and back (image 1). A strong core is important, but it is not enough. The most effective way to keep a good balance is to work on strength, functional movement, and stretch and flexibility as well.