350. Tai Chi Walking, Balance + Fall Prevention: What the Research Shows with Drs. MoraMarco and Dr. Kim

Say "tai chi walking" in China, and people won't know what you mean. So what is it, and what's worth bringing into our own walks? Hear the real story, what the research says tai chi does for our balance, and the small additions that can make our walks do even more. We'll also cover what else improves balance, how the fear of falling can hold us back, and the everyday things in our homes that can make a fall more likely.

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Walking Your Way to Vitality: Integrating Walking, Breathwork, and Mindfulness into Your Daily Exercise, Dr. Jacques MoraMarco and Dr. Yun KimWalking Your Way to Vitality WebsiteBasic 5-Step Vitality Walk -- Illustration VideoWhat Is Tai Chi Walking? Benefits Include Better Balance, Mobility, today.comSuccessful 10-Second One-Legged Stance Performance Predicts Survival in Middle-Aged and Older Individuals,bjsm.bmj.comExercise for Preventing Falls in Older People Living in the Community, cochrane.orgThe Otago Exercise Program: An Effective Way to Prevent Falls, ncoa.orgRisk Factors for Falls Among Elderly Persons Living in the Community, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.govCheck for Safety: A Home Fall Prevention Checklist for Older Adults, cdc.gov145. Walking Pain, Balance, Agility + Footwear: Dr. Courtney Conley of Gait Happens, Part 2 on our Fit Feet!Ep. 106: A Menu of Movement Options with Stephanie Taddei, Fitness InstructorEp. 107: Functional Fitness Through the Years with Stephanie Taddei

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