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Let's play at improving our balance!

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Hello gang it's Fancy1959. With this huge surge of new members I thought this post was worth reposting. Did you realize you can have fun while improving your balance? When I was at Physical Therapy the therapist gave me a book entitled how to prevent Falls by Betty Perkins-Carpenter PhD. It's fun, it's simple, and it's a great way to help improve your balance and even eye hand coordination and dexterity. My favorite chapter in the book was the chapter dealing with how to play with ball handling and doing ball handling activities. By simply playing with a ball, tossing it, and catching it you can improve your balance dramatically. Another favorite activity in the book of mine was dancing with a pillow which allows you to work on your all star dancing moves while twirling around the dance floor with your partner, haha, or should I say your pillow.

There are a total of six chapters in this small paperback book and every single one is absolutely amazing in its simplicity yet easily accomplished and packed full of helpful ideas to improve our balance. The book is published by Senior Fitness Productions and can be found on their website. It will be the best $21.45 you have ever spent.

If you have any questions feel free to give me a shout and eerI'll try to help you find this miracle yet fun exercise book that will help prevent Falls for you. Until we speak again I wish you a future that is fall free and safe. Remember together we are stronger!

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Royjr

Thanks Fancy1959

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jimeka

Fancy1959 i have just ordered the book, got the last one, or so they said, comes tomorrow so I will let you know how I get on. Blessings Jimeka 🦋 Forgot to say thank you. 🍫

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suzy20

Fancy1959 I just found the book on Amazon for $10.91, looking forward to reading it!

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Midgey_Midge06

I got one of those simply fit boards that u stand on to balance. Started out having to hold on to something but now i can do it on my own. When i do the twist thing i end up all over the living room but its super fun

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Fancy1959 in reply to Midgey_Midge06

Awesome Midgey_Midge06, sounds like you're on the right track too. Please be careful and keep moving! Fancy1959

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bxrmom

I just found the book on Amazon for $16.98 if you are a Prime member, other prices as well for used, etc.

Jessie

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Fancy1959

Inspiring gang! Please let me know what you think of the book after you get it and if you see positive results from doing the activities it suggests. I'm extremely curious and it would be a great recommendation to have more than me falling in love with book!😘👍🤹‍♀️😁 Fancy1959!

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Linda3579

Thank you very much Fancy, I just ordered it. Linda

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eharoot

thanks Fancy, just ordered it

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