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Balance and stability can be trained the same way you train any muscle group. There are many products on the market today that can be used to increase your core strength and your sense of balance. Certainly as we age, remaining strong, supple and upright are reasons enough to try exercising with these simple and fun tools.

The half circle BOSU is perhaps the most recognizable piece around. It looks like a stability ball cut in half and placed on a platform. Like all balance trainers, it works on the idea of creating balance and stability where there is none. In other words, find your balance on an unstable surface and you’ll increase not only your balance, but core strength as well.

The portable Balance Disc and the versatile Balance Pads provide the same impact on balance training. Stand on them, perform your exercises and try to keep your balance at the same time.

Hygienic Balance Beams and core stabilizing Foam Rollers are longer pieces of equipment and are versatile as much as they are fun. Plastic Wobble boards, Balance boards and beveled base Rocker Boards that promotes uni-directional exercises, come in different materials and sizes. Though they may look different, they all provide similar results. A taller, stronger and more balanced you.

FITNESS TIPS: Any balance and stability exercise becomes more challenging if you perform it on one foot. For even more challenge, shut your eyes. Balance is mostly visual. Remove your ability to focus and you’ll be required to rely on other muscles to perform the same task.