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The Journal on Active Aging September October2003 27 Continued on page 28 Accompanying figures appear onpages 28, 30 and Center for Physical Activity andAging s Strength and balance exerciseprogram starts with a 10-minute warm-up, which includes flexibility exercisesperformed in seated and standingpositions. Thirty minutes of band andbalance training follows, then fiveminutes of cooldown and relaxationactivities. The balance exercises start with placingthe feet in a series of positions thatgradually reduce the base of support,holding the stance for 10 30 seconds(Figure 1): Semi-tandem (one foot ahead of the other as if taking a step); Full tandem (heel of one foot directlyin front of the toes of the other foot); Standing up on the toes; and Standing on one foot.
28 The Journal on Active Aging • September October 2003 Strength and balance training: a program for older adults Continued from page 27 Continued on page 30 Figure 3: tandem walking Figure 2: center of gravity shifts
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