​Be Active (Physical Activity)

Facts on physical activity and falls:

• Regular physical activity is the best thing you can do to reduce your risk of a fall.:
• Activity can be done on your own or with a group.
• Activity tailor-made to the individual and done at your pace is important, and it should be something you enjoy to do!
• Get the "go ahead" from your doctor to start a new program if you have health problems.

What you can do:

• Choose an activity that you enjoy.
• Choose activities that:
• build leg strength and ankle flexibility
• Improve balance, coordination and walking patterns (gait)
• Improve flexibility in all of your joints
• Increase stamina and endurance
• Recommended include: Balance training (Tai Chi Chuan and Yoga), strength training with weights or resistanve, walking, dancing and Tae Kwon Do
• Be aware of your posture; sit, stand and walk tall!