Are You Ready to Fall? Why Falls Prevention Matters—Starting Today

Falls. They're something most people don’t think about - until it's too late.

Did you know that 30% of people over 65 will experience a fall each year? And for those 80 and beyond, the statistics are even higher. A single fall can lead to pain, distress, and a loss of confidence, not to mention the potential for a significant impact on independence.

But here's the good news: falls prevention isn’t just for the elderly. It's something you can start right now—no matter your age. The key is to break the cycle:

Ask yourself:

• Can you get up easily?

• Are you reducing injury risks with your current exercise routine?

• Could you bounce back quickly after a fall or a stumble?

At SLIIK© Fitness, we’re all about empowering you to stay strong, stay independent, and most importantly, get back up—both physically and mentally. Our signature class formula is designed to address the 3 powerful pillars of falls prevention with a fun, low-impact, music-based workout that also happens to be pelvic floor-friendly.

✅ Get Back Up: Strengthen Your Body, Strengthen Your Independence

One of the most important factors in falls prevention is being able to get back up if you do happen to fall. Our classes switch continually between both floor and standing exercises to improve hip mobility, core strength, and lower body strength. By enhancing your ability to move easily and fluidly, you can maintain your strength and independence, allowing you to get up off the floor with ease if needed.

✅ Reduce Injury Risk: Build Stronger Bones with Strength Training

Falls don’t always lead to just bruises or scrapes. They can cause broken bones or fractures. The risk of these injuries increases as we age, and especially for women, the hormonal changes associated with menopause can accelerate bone density loss. That’s where strength training comes in.

Our classes utilise light dumbbells and bodyweight resistance exercises to help improve bone density. This is crucial for reducing the risk of fractures or breaks if you do experience a fall. Strength training encourages the body to deposit minerals into your bones, helping them stay strong and resistant to damage. It’s an easy way to fight back against the natural aging process and help protect your bones as you get older.

✅ Balance: Keep Your Feet Under You

Balance is a critical factor in preventing falls. A loss of balance can often lead to a fall in the first place, and it becomes even more challenging to recover from the fall if your coordination is off. At SLIIK© Fitness, we incorporate low-impact dance routines and dedicated balance exercises to help improve both single-leg and double-leg balance. These exercises challenge your coordination and sharpen your reaction time, which can make a big difference when it comes to preventing falls.

In fact, the improved coordination from dance can help your body react quickly enough to correct its movement before a fall happens, significantly lowering your risk of injury.

Start Today, Thank Yourself Tomorrow

So why wait? Get SLIIK© with us today, and thank yourself tomorrow. 🙌

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