Seniors: The Surprising Best Way to Improve Your Endurance! @balancebuilderz

Seniors: The Surprising Best Way to Improve Your Endurance! @balancebuilderz

Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Learn what the latest research says is the best way to improve walking. Is it better to take long walks or short walks? The surprising answer to this age-old question. By Doug Weiss, DPT, a physical therapist with 30 years of experience.
See more videos like this: youtube.com/channel/UC6unsgtxsnMeFG3OBRX-PQw
Sources and resources for this video: Exercise to prevent falls in older adults: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27707740
Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community: an abridged Cochrane systematic review
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31792067
Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in
the community: an abridged Cochrane
systematic reviewbjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsports/54/15/885.full.pdf
Other great links:
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10435089
https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/our-work/falls-prevention
cdc.gov/falls/about/index.html
nia.nih.gov/health/falls-and-falls-prevention/falls-and-fractures-older-adults-causes-and-prevention
mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/fall-prevention/art-20047358
Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always check with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine.

$Seniors: The Surprising Best Way to Improve Your Endurance! Learn what the latest research says is the best way to improve walking. Is it better to take long walks or short walks? The surprising answer to this age-old question. By Doug Weiss, DPT, a physical therapist with 30 years of experience. See more videos like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6unsgtxsnMeFG3OBRX-PQw Sources and resources for this video: Exercise to prevent falls in older adults: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27707740/ Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community: an abridged Cochrane systematic review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31792067/ Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community: an abridged Cochrane systematic reviewhttps://bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsports/54/15/885.full.pdf Other great links: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10435089/ https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/our-work/falls-prevention https://www.cdc.gov/falls/about/index.html https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/falls-and-falls-prevention/falls-and-fractures-older-adults-causes-and-prevention https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/fall-prevention/art-20047358 Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always check with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine.$

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$The Newest Balance Exercise: Reactive Balance Training Reactive Balance Training is the newest approach to improving balance and walking. By Doug Weiss, DPT, a physical therapist with 30 years of experience. See more videos like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6unsgtxsnMeFG3OBRX-PQw Sources and resources for this video: Exercise to prevent falls in older adults: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27707740/ Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community: an abridged Cochrane systematic review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31792067/ Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community: an abridged Cochrane systematic reviewhttps://bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsports/54/15/885.full.pdf Other great links: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10435089/ https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/our-work/falls-prevention https://www.cdc.gov/falls/about/index.html https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/falls-and-falls-prevention/falls-and-fractures-older-adults-causes-and-prevention https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/fall-prevention/art-20047358 Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always check with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine.$

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$Improve Balance with this exercise for seniors #fallprevention #physicaltherapy Balance challenging activities for seniors to improve stability and maintain balance By Doug Weiss, DPT, a physical therapist with 30 years of experience. See more videos like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6unsgtxsnMeFG3OBRX-PQw Sources and resources for this video: Exercise to prevent falls in older adults: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27707740/ Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community: an abridged Cochrane systematic review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31792067/ Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community: an abridged Cochrane systematic reviewhttps://bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsports/54/15/885.full.pdf Other great links: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10435089/ https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/our-work/falls-prevention https://www.cdc.gov/falls/about/index.html https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/falls-and-falls-prevention/falls-and-fractures-older-adults-causes-and-prevention https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/fall-prevention/art-20047358 Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always check with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine.$

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$Best 2 minute strength training exercise for seniors #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #seniorfitness A simple reactive strength training exercise you can do at home. By Doug Weiss, DPT, a physical therapist with 30 years of experience. See more videos like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6unsgtxsnMeFG3OBRX-PQw Sources and resources for this video: Exercise to prevent falls in older adults: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27707740/ Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community: an abridged Cochrane systematic review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31792067/ Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community: an abridged Cochrane systematic reviewhttps://bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsports/54/15/885.full.pdf Other great links: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10435089/ https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/our-work/falls-prevention https://www.cdc.gov/falls/about/index.html https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/falls-and-falls-prevention/falls-and-fractures-older-adults-causes-and-prevention https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/fall-prevention/art-20047358 Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always check with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine.$

Seniors: The #1 Best Exercise for Balance!

$SENIORS: exercises you can do in a chair! #mobility #physiotherapy #seniorfitness #physicaltherapy Seniors: Exercises you can do in a chair to improve your strength and balance. This exercise is part of a routine I do with my clients that is the newest and most effective type of balance training called Reactive Balance training. It helps you learn to be steady on eneven or unsupported surfaces. learn more in this video by Licensed Physical Therapist, Dr. Doug Weiss, PT, DPT. By Doug Weiss, DPT, a physical therapist with 30 years of experience. See more videos like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6unsgtxsnMeFG3OBRX-PQw Sources and resources for this video: Exercise to prevent falls in older adults: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27707740/ Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community: an abridged Cochrane systematic review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31792067/ Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community: an abridged Cochrane systematic reviewhttps://bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsports/54/15/885.full.pdf Other great links: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10435089/ https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/our-work/falls-prevention https://www.cdc.gov/falls/about/index.html https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/falls-and-falls-prevention/falls-and-fractures-older-adults-causes-and-prevention https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/fall-prevention/art-20047358 Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always check with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine.$

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Seniors: The Surprising Best Way to Improve Your Endurance!