--- title: Fitness Over 40 Blog | Prime of Life Fitness | balance description: balance | Fitness and nutrition tips to help Baby Boomers and Seniors enjoy the prime of their lives. --- [![personal-training](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-1627359819-jpg/PrimeofLifefitness/personal-training.jpg)](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/) - [Client Log In](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/personal-training/online-personal-training/)| - [Contact](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/contact)| - [Home](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/) 720-295-0150 # Fitness Over 40 ## [Balance and Fitness Assessments for Seniors Now Available in Denver Metro Area](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/184882/Balance-and-Fitness-Assessments-for-Seniors-Now-Available-in-Denver-Metro-Area) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Tue, Aug 05, 2014 @ 09:24 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-1378377083-jpg/images/senior_balance.jpg) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/184882/Balance-and-Fitness-Assessments-for-Seniors-Now-Available-in-Denver-Metro-Area) "Sign me up for assisted living! I can't wait to give up my home, move to an institution and say goodbye to my privacy and independence." You're not likely to hear any older adults saying those words any time soon! [Read More](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/184882/Balance-and-Fitness-Assessments-for-Seniors-Now-Available-in-Denver-Metro-Area) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/184882/Balance-and-Fitness-Assessments-for-Seniors-Now-Available-in-Denver-Metro-Area#comments-listing) Tags: [balance](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/balance), [Baby Boomer](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/baby-boomer), [senior exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/senior-exercise), [functional fitness](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/functional-fitness), [flexibility](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/flexibility) ## [How to Climb the Stairs When Your Knees Hurt](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/141251/How-to-Climb-the-Stairs-When-Your-Knees-Hurt) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Fri, Jan 11, 2013 @ 12:38 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-13002921-jpg/images/glute_bridge_1.jpg) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/141251/How-to-Climb-the-Stairs-When-Your-Knees-Hurt) One of the questions I get asked all the time in my Denver personal training sessions is "how can I climb stairs with my bad knees?" Stair climbing is a challenging move, even with perfectly functioning knees, because it involves balancing on a single leg, lifting  the whole body weight against gravity (with a single leg), shifting the weight to the other leg, and coordinating the movements of three joints and lots of muscles in each leg. [Read More](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/141251/How-to-Climb-the-Stairs-When-Your-Knees-Hurt) 6 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/141251/How-to-Climb-the-Stairs-When-Your-Knees-Hurt#comments-listing) Tags: [balance](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/balance), [Baby Boomer](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/baby-boomer), [exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/exercise), [senior exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/senior-exercise), [functional fitness](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/functional-fitness), [weight bearing exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/weight-bearing-exercise) ## [Balance Exercises for Seniors: Finding a Stable Stance](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/141001/Balance-Exercises-for-Seniors-Finding-a-Stable-Stance) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Mon, Jan 07, 2013 @ 10:14 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-16259512-jpg/images/normal_stance_sm1.jpg) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/141001/Balance-Exercises-for-Seniors-Finding-a-Stable-Stance) Reclaiming a sense of balance and security is a top fitness goal for many of the senior clients we see at Prime of Life Fitness. It's disturbing and frightening to feel unsteady on your feet and at risk of taking a fall. [Read More](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/141001/Balance-Exercises-for-Seniors-Finding-a-Stable-Stance) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/141001/Balance-Exercises-for-Seniors-Finding-a-Stable-Stance#comments-listing) Tags: [balance](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/balance), [exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/exercise), [senior exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/senior-exercise), [functional fitness](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/functional-fitness) ## [Balance Exercises for Seniors: Body Awareness](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/137151/Balance-Exercises-for-Seniors-Body-Awareness) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Tue, Oct 23, 2012 @ 03:24 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-16242081-jpg/images/balance_centered.jpg) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/137151/Balance-Exercises-for-Seniors-Body-Awareness) It's not just seniors and the frail elderly who worry about losing their balance. A diminished sense of balance is one of the top concerns I hear from women in their 50s and 60s. The sense that their balance isn't what it used to be, coupled with a diagnosis of low bone density leaves many women feeling vulnerable and fearful. [Read More](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/137151/Balance-Exercises-for-Seniors-Body-Awareness) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/137151/Balance-Exercises-for-Seniors-Body-Awareness#comments-listing) Tags: [balance](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/balance), [Baby Boomer](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/baby-boomer), [senior exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/senior-exercise), [functional fitness](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/functional-fitness) ## [A Fitness Program to Improve Quality of Life for Seniors](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/134931/A-Fitness-Program-to-Improve-Quality-of-Life-for-Seniors) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Tue, Sep 25, 2012 @ 10:30 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-16251149-jpg/images/functional_fitness_program.jpg) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/134931/A-Fitness-Program-to-Improve-Quality-of-Life-for-Seniors) If you think being a senior means being condemned to a life of inactivity and pain because of aching joints, fragile bones, chronic illness and mental decline, I have good news for you. There is a fitness program for you that may prevent some of those issues if you start soon enough. And even if you already have chronic, debilitating health issues, this fitness program can relieve some of your pain and can dramatically improve your quality of life. [Read More](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/134931/A-Fitness-Program-to-Improve-Quality-of-Life-for-Seniors) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/134931/A-Fitness-Program-to-Improve-Quality-of-Life-for-Seniors#comments-listing) Tags: [balance](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/balance), [exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/exercise), [senior exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/senior-exercise), [functional fitness](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/functional-fitness), [flexibility](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/flexibility) ## [Relaxation Exercises for Busy Baby Boomers](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/106547/Relaxation-Exercises-for-Busy-Baby-Boomers) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Fri, Sep 07, 2012 @ 11:53 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-16265222-jpg/images/relax.jpg) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/106547/Relaxation-Exercises-for-Busy-Baby-Boomers) As the first wave of Baby Boomers begins retiring, they've never been busier. While many have retired, most are still busy with careers, hobbies, volunteer work, and caregiving for multiple generations of family. [Read More](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/106547/Relaxation-Exercises-for-Busy-Baby-Boomers) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/106547/Relaxation-Exercises-for-Busy-Baby-Boomers#comments-listing) Tags: [balance](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/balance), [Baby Boomer](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/baby-boomer), [lifestyle habits](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/lifestyle-habits), [relaxation](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/relaxation) ## [How to Improve Balance: Tips for Baby Boomers and Seniors](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/114523/How-to-Improve-Balance-Tips-for-Baby-Boomers-and-Seniors) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Sun, May 13, 2012 @ 06:39 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-16266065-jpg/images/samuel_dixon_niagara.jpg) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/114523/How-to-Improve-Balance-Tips-for-Baby-Boomers-and-Seniors) You spent your thirties and forties trying to sort out your work/life balance. But suddenly you're in your fifties or sixties, and maintaining physical balance becomes a much more important consideration. Maybe you or someone you know has taken a spill on the stairs or an icy sidewalk. It only takes one balance scare to make you limit your activities and feel suddenly old. [Read More](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/114523/How-to-Improve-Balance-Tips-for-Baby-Boomers-and-Seniors) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/114523/How-to-Improve-Balance-Tips-for-Baby-Boomers-and-Seniors#comments-listing) Tags: [balance](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/balance), [Baby Boomer](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/baby-boomer), [safety](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/safety), [senior exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/senior-exercise), [functional fitness](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/functional-fitness) ## [Workout Routines for Seniors](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/118359/Workout-Routines-for-Seniors) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Sat, Feb 18, 2012 @ 09:21 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-16274453-jpg/images/workout_for_seniors.jpg) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/118359/Workout-Routines-for-Seniors) Workout routines for seniors are on the minds of many Baby Boomers who are watching their parents getting older and less able to manage their activities of daily living. Although exercise can't turn back time, it is just about the best fountain of youth we have available. [Read More](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/118359/Workout-Routines-for-Seniors) 4 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/118359/Workout-Routines-for-Seniors#comments-listing) Tags: [balance](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/balance), [exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/exercise), [senior exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/senior-exercise), [functional fitness](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/functional-fitness), [cardiovascular exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/cardiovascular-exercise) ## [How to Improve Balance: 6 Steps for Seniors](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/103645/How-to-Improve-Balance-6-Steps-for-Seniors) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Thu, Dec 08, 2011 @ 07:10 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-16254270-jpg/images/how_to_improve_balance.jpg) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/103645/How-to-Improve-Balance-6-Steps-for-Seniors) One in every three adults over age 65 fall each year, and 20-30% of those falls will result in moderate to severe injuries. (Source: [Centers for Disease Control](http://www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/falls/adultfalls.html)) Many people who fall develop a fear of falling again that can limit their activity and mobility. To stay mobile and indpendent as you age, maintaining your balance is a must. If your balance is beginning to waver, check out these six steps to improve balance that can help you feel more stable and secure. [Read More](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/103645/How-to-Improve-Balance-6-Steps-for-Seniors) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/103645/How-to-Improve-Balance-6-Steps-for-Seniors#comments-listing) Tags: [balance](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/balance), [exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/exercise), [safety](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/safety), [senior exercise](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/senior-exercise), [core exercises](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/topic/core-exercises) ## [Senior Exercise Routines: A Recipe for Success](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/108662/Senior-Exercise-Routines-A-Recipe-for-Success) Posted by [LeeAnn Langdon](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/fitness-over-40-blog/author/leeann-langdon) on Mon, Dec 05, 2011 @ 09:52 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/hs-fs/file-16250363-jpg/images/flexibility_for_seniors.jpg) ](https://www.primeoflifefitness.com/Fitness-over-40-blog/bid/108662/Senior-Exercise-Routines-A-Recipe-for-Success) Senior exercise routines can dramatically improve a senior's health, happiness and independence. More and more controlled studies are finding that adding regular, moderate exercise to a senior's life can reduce the risk of disease and improve many markers of health and happiness. 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