Balance 2.0: Preventing Falls with Exercise

Falls can be painful, costly, and downright deadly. As we get older, the risk of sustaining a life-altering fall increases. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With a focused regimen of balance and strength exercises, you can prevent a fall and enjoy your golden years. In this second book of balance exercises by Amanda Sterczyk, you’ll learn key strengthening exercises that will increase muscle and bone strength, boost your confidence, and improve your balance. You’ll also discover how the author helped her own father recover from a hospital visit by guiding him through these foundational exercises. This book provides a home-based fall prevention workout that doesn’t require special equipment, sweating, or getting down on the floor (you can do them on your bed!). Modifications are provided to make each sequence easier or more challenging. Exercises are divided into three groups: standing seated lying (on the floor or your bed) From the Foreword: “Balance 2.0: Preventing Falls with Exercise, is a remedy for our fear, a tool for change and a light amongst all those grim statistics. In it, she outlines a prescription for a guided therapeutic exercise program that will safely increase your muscle strength, improve your posture, assist with activities of daily living (such as reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, turning, walking, etc) and ultimately decrease your risk for falls.” — Suzanne Reid, Registered Physiotherapist & Co-Founder, Killens Reid Physiotherapy Clinic, Ottawa, Canada “I really enjoyed Balance and Your Body! I had fun doing the exercises with my parents (aged 88 and 87). It gets them going, as well as me. It all makes sense—you have to read it and start exercising.” — Teresa “Balance and Your Body is Amanda’s second book especially written for seniors. The message is simple and true: “Move more, stay healthy longer!” The book is well organized and fun to read; the exercises are easy to follow and can be practiced whenever you have some time throughout the day (or sleepless night). No gym or equipment required!” — An enthusiastic senior “I carry Balance and Your Body in my bag, between my cell phone and wallet, so I always have it nearby as reference. The exercises are basic and you can easily incorporate them in our daily life, and if you don’t remember them, you can do what I do.” — Monique “Her new book, Balance and Your Body, is very clear and easy to read. She explains why we need to move and the different aspects of balance. The exercises are simple and drawings help understand them. Not at all overwhelming to do the exercises. A very helpful book for any senior concerned about maintaining their independence. Essential for seniors to stay independent. Well done!”