Research demonstrates that it’s important for older adults to engage in all four types of exercise including endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility as each one provides its own benefits. Endurance exercises improve the health of your heart and lungs, and strength exercises can help maintain independence and prevent falls. While balance exercises can help prevent falls and flexibility exercises can make everyday life easier.
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