Maintaining your balance and stability is incredibly important as you age. Improving your balance can help you avoid falls while keeping you active and independent, according to the American Council on Exercise.

‘Dynamic balance work’ is a type of fitness training that tests your ability to stand on one or two legs while moving other parts of your body, according to the Council. It demands better awareness and control of your body, by requiring you to maintain a certain position while doing other movements.

Balance is partly a matter of developing your small stabilizer muscles that provide support and keep you steady.

Here is a common balance and stability exercises to try:
Split squats: From a standing position, take a long step forward as if performing a lunge. The heel of your back foot should be raised. Keeping your torso straight, lower slowly until your back knee almost touches the floor, then push back up. Complete all your reps on one leg, then switch to the other. Keep your knees in line with your toes, especially on the front leg, and don’t let the front knee stray past your foot as you lower.:

https://www.livestrong.com/article/534321-five-types-of-fitness-training/

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