I am almost 72, I work with a trainer standing on one leg using 10 lb weights, 10 bicep curls and 10 shoulder presses on each leg. Anyone who is “older” can improve strength and balance! All about the abs!
That's awesome! At 72, you're crushing it—single-leg work with weights takes serious core strength and balance. Totally agree: it’s all about the abs. You're proof that age doesn’t mean slowing down—it means training smarter.
I’ve done Lee Holden’s Qi Gong for Better Balance video routine every morning for well over a year. Really helps! I did the test you described. 1 min 30 sec & could’ve gone longer.😎
That’s awesome! Over a year of daily Qi Gong is serious dedication. 1 min 30 sec on the balance test is super solid—clearly it’s working for you. Love hearing that kind of progress!
Thanks! I just love qi gong, and especially Lee's style of teaching. Clear, easy to follow, relaxing, pleasant, upbeat. I get more strength and toning from doing qi gong than when I used to pay to go to a gym. No way I'd do that again! Instead I do qg in the morning, walk in nature every day and qi gong at night to help me sleep. It's been incredibly helpful in healing my heart from AFib.
Thanks for your post. It's fun to have a chance to celebrate. :)
I work on this regularly, but have autoimmune neuropathy in my feet (not severe) that makes it hard. Sometimes 30 seconds, sometimes less. I’m 67 and do a full routine of exercises for balance and strength, and still find the one leg stand very tricky.
Totally get it — that sounds tough. Autoimmune neuropathy can really mess with balance, no matter how fit you are. You're clearly doing all the right things with your routine, and just managing to attempt the one-leg stand regularly is already a win. Some days it'll be better than others — even 10-15 seconds is solid work, especially at 67. Keep at it, but don’t beat yourself up if it's inconsistent.
So glad I found this. My balance has been off for a while. Find myself lightly touching a wall or counter. It’s not too bad. Yet. But I knew I needed to do something about it.
I am almost 72, I work with a trainer standing on one leg using 10 lb weights, 10 bicep curls and 10 shoulder presses on each leg. Anyone who is “older” can improve strength and balance! All about the abs!
That's awesome! At 72, you're crushing it—single-leg work with weights takes serious core strength and balance. Totally agree: it’s all about the abs. You're proof that age doesn’t mean slowing down—it means training smarter.
I’ve done Lee Holden’s Qi Gong for Better Balance video routine every morning for well over a year. Really helps! I did the test you described. 1 min 30 sec & could’ve gone longer.😎
That’s awesome! Over a year of daily Qi Gong is serious dedication. 1 min 30 sec on the balance test is super solid—clearly it’s working for you. Love hearing that kind of progress!
Thanks! I just love qi gong, and especially Lee's style of teaching. Clear, easy to follow, relaxing, pleasant, upbeat. I get more strength and toning from doing qi gong than when I used to pay to go to a gym. No way I'd do that again! Instead I do qg in the morning, walk in nature every day and qi gong at night to help me sleep. It's been incredibly helpful in healing my heart from AFib.
Thanks for your post. It's fun to have a chance to celebrate. :)
I work on this regularly, but have autoimmune neuropathy in my feet (not severe) that makes it hard. Sometimes 30 seconds, sometimes less. I’m 67 and do a full routine of exercises for balance and strength, and still find the one leg stand very tricky.
Totally get it — that sounds tough. Autoimmune neuropathy can really mess with balance, no matter how fit you are. You're clearly doing all the right things with your routine, and just managing to attempt the one-leg stand regularly is already a win. Some days it'll be better than others — even 10-15 seconds is solid work, especially at 67. Keep at it, but don’t beat yourself up if it's inconsistent.
So glad I found this. My balance has been off for a while. Find myself lightly touching a wall or counter. It’s not too bad. Yet. But I knew I needed to do something about it.
I’m going to get started right away.
Thank you so much.
You're so welcome. Starting now is the best thing you can do—small steps add up fast. You've got this!
Movement and balance. I’ve been practicing this for years and everyday gets better. I'm 70 and can touch the floor with flat palms. Never give up!
That’s incredible! Hitting the floor with flat palms at 70 is no joke. Love your attitude—shows what consistency can do. Total inspiration.
WE can do this!😚