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Can training your core really improve balance and reduce fall risk in older adults?
A brand-new 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis analyzed 11 studies and 442 older adults — and the results are stronger than ever.

In today’s video, I break down:
✅ What the researchers found
✅ How core training affects dynamic and static balance
✅ Why Functional Reach improved the most
✅ How long and how often older adults should train for real results
✅ Practical takeaways you can use in the clinic, gym, or at home

Whether you’re a physical therapist, trainer, caregiver, or an older adult wanting to stay confident and independent — this is essential, evidence-based information.

📚 Study Reviewed:

Zhong et al., 2025. Effects of Core Training on Balance Performance in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

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Static stretching has long been part of every warm-up — but research shows it might actually decrease performance if done right before activity. 🤔
This review from Behm & Chaouachi (2011) found that:

Long static stretches (>90s) can reduce strength and power

Short static stretches (