We shouldn’t normalize the loss of mobility

You don’t fall because you’re old. You fall because you stopped practicing.

Balance isn’t just something you lose with age— It’s something you lose from neglect.

We stopped playing. We stopped moving in ways that challenge us. We sit more. Reach less. Twist, hop, and stretch way less.

So when life throws a challenge— a misstep, a slippery curb, a surprise stair— We’re not ready.

But you can train for balance. Just like strength. Just like endurance. Stand on one foot while brushing your teeth. Walk heel-to-toe down your hallway. Practice getting up from the floor.

You don’t need fancy equipment. You need intention—and consistency. Balance isn’t a gift for the young. It’s a skill for the active. And it’s never too late to get it back.