Falling Is Not An Option: A Way to Lifelong Balance

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The book discusses the physics and biomechanics of balance and details the importance of the postural muscles (those that involuntarily control balance and stability). No matter how strong and skillful my classmates and I became, Master Yu stayed well ahead of us, even into his 80’s!

He also includes exercises for arms and hands and illustrates how standing up from and sitting down in a chair can be accomplished in a non-stressful and pain-free manner. I put it in quotes because they are not really exercises as such; nor are they for example yoga balance postures. Presented with photographic illustrations and easy to follow instructions, the exercises are simple enough for everyone to understand and execute.

It promises to be a useful and adaptable reference and guide for health professionals and for anyone in need of an effective physical therapy to improve balance and stability (which is just about everyone). I especially appreciated the photographs that show both the correct and incorrect postures and found them invaluable for someone who would be working through the routines on their own. George Locker’s Falling Is Not an Option was of particular interest to me as I have had knee problems for some years now, and balance is of considerable concern to me. These exercises activate and strengthen the postural or balance muscles, and develop the ability to create downward force to increase stability.

Falling Is Not an Option: A Way to Lifelong Balance is a work of non-fiction that offers advice and guidance for life in the health and fitness sub-genre and was penned by author George Locker. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide. Starting a business and becoming an entrepreneur in spite of personal challenges such as extreme dyslexia. Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages.The author, George Locker, a long-time student of martial arts and teacher of T’ai Chi, adapted the lessons of these ancient arts into an approach he has trademarked as “Postural Retraining". Falling Is Not An Option (A Way to Lifelong Balance) by George Locker provides the principles behind excellent balance and methods to move without the fear of falling. Falling Is Not an Option is presented in a clear, straight-forward style that is well-suited to the subject and audience.