Balance is important because it helps us stand upright both while standing still and while walking. If our balance is poor, we may avoid certain situations such as a busy mall or grocery store due to the fear of falling. One way to improve our balance is to strengthen the muscles of our legs, hip, and core in order to keep us strong and in an upright position. A pool is a great place to work on strengthening these muscles, especially for more senior adults. It is a perfect place because the water helps to support your body and therefore makes it easier to move. The support can be adjusted by either by standing at waist height or going deeper and standing at chest height. The deeper you are the more support you will get and the easier it will be!

Here are some fun water exercises to try the next time you are in the pool to increase your strength and flexibility. The more you can practice these exercises the better, so remember to wear your polyester swimsuit every time to help with durability and longevity in a chlorinated pool!