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You are already well aware that to have poorcardiac health, rareexerciseand less than-Nutrient regimes are all associated with abbreviated life. But there are also less well-known factors that can also affect your life. Specifically, falls and accidents. After all, theCenters for Disaster Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that 36 million older adults fall each year. These falls can cause terrible injuries, such as hip fractures and brain injuries, all affecting the quality of life. Consider this shocking statistic: up30,000 seniors die each year because of a fall.

That's why, if you want to live a longer and safer life in your last years, it is important to integrate stability exercises into your fitness routine. Here are some exercises based on stability, you can add to your routine right now, all the permission of our resident coaches here atETNT MIND + BODY. And for more exercises that you should do as you get older, do not missThe best exercises for the construction of stronger muscles after 60 years, say experts.

Why do it: this exercise is ideal for working abs and hip flexors.

How to do it: Lie on your back with your hands under the small of your back and your legs flat on the floor. Pull a knee to your chest and redress it towards the ceiling. Lower it at the starting position. Make three sets of 30 representatives, alternating legs. And for more reasons to exercise, do not miss thatSecret side effect to exercise more after 60 years, says a new study.

Why do it: it reinforces the muscles of the breashes of rotator.

How to do it: Lie on your left side while maintaining your right arm on your ribs and your right forearm perpendicular to your body. Hold a light weight, move your right forearm through a full range of motion. Make four sets of 20 representatives, alternating sides. (Seehere for a visual.)

Why do it: it builds a lower leg stability.

How to: stack two plates of 45 pounds on the floor. Hold yourself with the balls of your feet on the edge of the upper weight. With a dumbbell in every hand and arms near your sides, push on your toes, pause, then lower your heels to the ground. Make three sets of 15 representatives.

Why do it: it works the smallest support muscles in the legs and the trunk.

How to do it: Do not attempt this movement if you feel like your balance suffers, because this drill requires equipment - mainly, a balance sheet, which will significantly reduce your risk of falling. But if you are up to, keep on a scale (a disc with a dome on the bottom; available in most gymnasiums) with your bent knees, shoulder feet-width of width and arms held in front of you. Balance as long as you can. Build up to five minutes. And for larger exercise tips, do not miss theSecret side effects of the weights raised for the first time, says science.