Do you want to stay active and independent but don't have the time to go to a therapy clinic or a gym?
Fear of falling is real. And, poor balance has real consequences:
- Increased Risk of Falling.
- Decreased Social Engagement.
- Physical and Psychological Disability.
- Loss of Independence.
You don't have to suffer these consequences.
There is a new and and different way for you to improve your balance and confidence...
It is called BALANCE FOR LIFE.
For Senior Adults Who Want to Take Back Their Confidence and Banish Their Fear of Falling.
BALANCE FOR LIFE is different from the common methods and programs you're likely familiar with because of how it helps you improve your balance and confidence by combining different exercise interventions and strategies in ONE complete program every week!
Take This Course So You Can Have Absolute Confidence In Your Balance.
Whereas many balance and fall prevention programs focus on one component of your balance at a time, i.e.
- strengthening exercises only...
- vestibular rehabilitation exercises only...
- coordination exercises only...
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stabilization exercises only...
BALANCE FOR LIFE combine different interventions in one COMPREHENSIVE program.
You can do it all because you are not tied up to the schedule or availability of a clinician or a coach. And, by having the ability to press "pause" or "replay", your mind and body will be able to learn and adapt to the different movements, patterns, and strategies designed to improve your balance faster.
Effective Balance and Fall Prevention Programs Do Not Have To Be Complicated...
Best of all, this course will not tie up your time and energy driving to a gym or clinic for your appointments. Neither will you be limited by how many sessions or visits your insurance coverage will dictate.
And, when you enroll now, you will have access to the life of the course!
Enroll Now To Take Back Your Confidence and Banish Your Fear Of Falling!
Play (or replay) the Course.
Press play anytime, anywhere, and as often as you want.
Follow Along.
Watch, pause, or re-view to optimize your learning.
Improve Your Balance.
Improve your confidence and start living life to the fullest!
Course Curriculum
- Intro and Worksheet for Week 1 (Module 1)
- 1. Static Back Stretch (3:55)
- 2. Frog Stretch (4:03)
- 3. Lumbar Rotation (2:46)
- 4. Hip Flexor Stretch (7:28)
- 5. Hamstring Stretch (7:46)
- 6. Calf Stretch (5:51)
- 7. Seated Push Up (2:44)
- 8. Seated Knee Extension (3:39)
- 9. Seated Hip Flexion (2:41)
- 10. Seated Heel/Toe Raise (2:43)
- 11. Supported Front/Back Weight Shifiting (1:59)
- 12. Supported Side to Side Weight Shift (2:32)
- 13. Segmental Neck and Trunk Rotation (2:36)
- 14. Side to Side Head Motion - Eyes Open (2:05)
- 15. Up/Down Head Motion - Eyes Open (2:06)
- 16. Side to Side Head Motion - Eyes Closed (2:17)
- 17. Up/Down Head Motion - Eyes Closed (2:04)
- Check What You've Learned!
- Intro and Worksheet for Week 2 (Module 2)
- 1. Turtle Neck (1:24)
- 2. Side Neck Stretch (2:00)
- 3. Butterfly Stretch (3:17)
- 4. Seated Arm and Spine Extension (1:23)
- 5. Shoulder Retraction (1:12)
- 6. Round to Straight Back (1:46)
- 7. Elbow to Knee Abdominals (1:27)
- 8. Seated Abdominal Crunches (0:55)
- 9. Unsupported Forward/Backward Weight Shift (2:15)
- 10. Unsupported Side to Side Weight Shift (3:42)
- 11. Twist and Turn (2:02)
- 12. Forward Arm Raise - Eyes Closed (8:18)
- 13. Side Arm Raise - Eyes Closed (1:36)
- 14. Seated Smooth Pursuit (2:12)
- 15. Seated Saccade (1:24)
- 16. Seated Gaze Stabilization (1:21)
- Check What You've Learned!
- Intro and Worksheet for Week 3 (Module 3)
- 1. "W" Wall Stretch (2:22)
- 2. Hip Abductor Stretch (3:05)
- 3. Hip Flexor Stretch (5:01)
- 4. Calf Stretch (3:45)
- 5. Standing Forward Reach (2:11)
- 6. Standing Side Reach (2:20)
- 7. Forward - Backward Weight Shift (2:35)
- 8. Side to Side Weight Shift (2:13)
- 9. Sit to Stand Transition (2:27)
- 10. Alternating Touch Step (1:27)
- 11. Standing Forward Arm Raise - Eyes Closed (2:01)
- 12. Standing Side Arm Raise - Eyes Closed (1:41)
- 13. Standing Smooth Pursuit (1:46)
- 14. Standing Saccade (1:02)
- 15. Standing Gaze Stabilization (1:20)
- 16. Step Strategy Training (2:14)
- Check What You've Learned!
- Intro and Worksheet for Week 4 (Module 4)
- 1. Partial Squats with Balance Progressions (1:30)
- 2. Hip Abduction with Balance Progressions (1:58)
- 3. Hamstring Curl with Balance Progressions (1:46)
- 4. Heel and Toe Raise with Balance Progressions (1:35)
- 5. Forward Reach on Balance Pad (1:58)
- 6. Side Reach on Balance Pad (2:16)
- 7. Foot Drawings (0:50)
- 8. Ball Rolling (1:25)
- 9. Reading with Different Foot Positions (1:47)
- 10. Step-ups (1:03)
- 11. Side Step-ups (1:09)
- 12. One-Legged Stance with Balance Progressions (1:10)
- 13. Tip-Toe and Reach with Balance Progressions (1:05)
- 14. Ball Toss with Eye Tracking (0:52)
- 15. Bounce and Catch with Eye Tracking (0:48)
- 16. Visual-Vestibular with Different Foot Positions (1:35)
- Check What You've Learned!
- Intro and Worksheet for Week 5 (Module 5)
- 1. Gaze Stabilization with One Foot on Step Stool (1:00)
- 2. Gaze Stabilization while Marching in Place (0:56)
- 3. Gaze Stabilization while Standing on a Balance Pad (1:32)
- 4. Varied Step Length and Walking Speed (1:14)
- 5. Walking with Head Nods (0:56)
- 6. Walking with Head Turns (1:15)
- 7. Walking with Pivot Turns (0:46)
- 8. Braiding (1:08)
- 9. Backward Stepping (1:08)
- 10. Side Stepping (0:45)
- Check What You've Learned!
- Intro to Bonus Module
- 1. Smooth Pursuit while Standing on a Balance Pad (1:21)
- 2. Saccades while Standing on a Balance Pad (0:40)
- 3. Visual-Vestibular Stabilization on a Balance Pad (1:05)
- 4. Walking with Ball on Plate (1:14)
- 5. Tandem Walking (1:15)
- 6. Figure of 8 Walking (1:13)
- 7. Stepping Over Obstacles (1:23)
Are You Ready To Take Back Your Confidence and Conquer Fear of Falling?
What Others Have Said:
"Proceeds from exercises for the sedentary to the fairly fit and addresses the need for strengthening muscles that are crucial for balance. My husband and I both benefit from it."
- Victoria H.
"The first exercises include head movements which help the inner ear adjust to the movements. It is also progressive so the first exercises are easier and don't make you want to quit right at the start."
- Dorothy S.
"I have been doing a set of exercises daily and, although I have only progressed to Module 3 so far, I am more confident of my balance!"
- Kay M.
Meet the Course Creator
Dr. Lex Gonzales, PT, DPT is the author of THE BOOK OF BALANCE: Rehab Secrets to Improve Your Balance and Decrease Your Risk of Falling, WINNER of the 12th National Indie Excellence Award in the Nonfiction Category (Health and Aging).
He received his degree of Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of South Florida and his certification as a Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapist from the American Institute of Balance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: I’m not as fit as I used to be. Would I be able follow the different routines in the course?
Answer: BALANCE FOR LIFE is designed to start from an easy-to-perform level progressing toward the harder, more challenging routines. Additionally, you will have the ability to rewind and replay the videos as often as you need to master each move or strategy.
Question: I don’t have a lot of time to do an exercise program, how much time do I need to invest on this course?
Answer: BALANCE FOR LIFE is designed to be easily incorporated to your current lifestyle. Each video lasts between 1-7 minutes. You can rewind and replay the videos as much as you need to master each movement or strategy.
Question: Will I need a lot of space or equipment?
Answer: BALANCE FOR LIFE is designed so that you can follow the course in the comfort of your bedroom, living room, or even kitchen. As long as you have access to a computer, or even a smartphone, you can watch, rewind, and replay the course anytime, anywhere!
Question: If I enroll now, how long will I have access to the online course?
Answer: Once enrolled, you will have access to the life of the BALANCE FOR LIFE course.
Question: I’m not in the best financial situation right now, is the course worth the financial cost?
Answer: The value of one’s health and independence is a personal decision for each individual.
According to CDC, the average hospital cost of an emergency room visit after a fall is $34,292* (in 2012 dollars). Other than the financial cost of a fall, the resulting decline in the quality of life and the potential loss of independence is a matter of more importance compared to the cost of the course.
Another way to ask the same question is, "What is the cost of not enrolling in the course?"