About Us
Our goal is to inspire seniors to look at exercise from a whole new perspective by combining balancing techniques with basic self-defense motions.
Did you know...
Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans, and carry a heavy quality-of-life impact (cdc.gov). A growing number of older adults fear falling and, as a result, limit their activities and social engagements. This can result in further physical decline, depression, social isolation and feelings of helplessness. People who have fallen once are likely to fall again and those who are worried about falling are more likely to experience a fall (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov). Fortunately, these falls and their subsequent injuries are preventable! The biggest method of prevention is exercise, but don’t be discouraged! Our classes are designed to change the way seniors think of exercise, so you will HAVE FUN while strengthening your leg muscles and improving your balance.
This is where we are here to help!
Exercise is an individual concept. In other words, everyone knows their own bodies best. At Better Balance – Safer You, we don’t judge others on how they exercise because we trust that you know your body’s limitations. Our philosophy is simple: Focus on what you can do and not on what you can’t. Strengthening your muscles go a long way to improve balance and prevent falls. And you don’t have to become an athlete to do that. But if we’re going to focus on that anyway, why not learn another useful, possibly life-saving skill at the same time? We’re talking about self-defense!
Combining balance and self-defense for seniors has never been done in this way before. Better Balance – Safer You is the first of its kind, and we’d love for you to be part of this unique group! Together, let’s change the way seniors look at exercise!
One of our students breaking some wood. You can do this, too!
A Fall's Biggest Kryptonite
Not only will you be exercising to improve your balance and learning self-defense along the way, but maybe somewhat ironically, you will also be taught HOW to fall. Fall prevention is the first line of defense, but if a fall is going to happen, how can we position ourselves to land in the best way without breaking a bone? You’ll be learning these tools and techniques in a way specifically catered towards YOU and your abilities. We focus on what you CAN do, not what you can’t. We want you to have fun in class, as our goal is to change the way seniors view exercise. Along this journey, you will probably surprise yourself with just how much you’re capable of. Let’s face it: A little extra self-confidence goes a long way!
Location, Time and Cost
Our program is new and exciting, and we are rapidly expanding across the states. To find a class near you, please contact us. Thanks for showing interest in our class! We’ll be glad to answer all your questions!
Mindset Matters
- Stay curious, open-minded and ask questions
- Practice, practice, practice! By practicing at home will improve your balance faster.
- Have a sense of humor, enjoy your time and HAVE FUN!
What to Expect
Classes run for an hour and are designed to be flexible allowing instructors to customize activities based on each individual’s ability. Motions will focus on improving your balance, flexibility, core strength, cognitive thinking and self-esteem. Exercising at your own pace and intensity is highly encouraged. We encourage you to start with what you can do and gradually challenge yourself as you improve. Classes are fun and highly interactive.
Classes and Community
You really CAN do this...
“As we age, our level of confidence and our overall quality of life diminishes.
Some of this feeling can be attributed to ‘ageism’. It is similar in nature to sexism and racism as our society as a whole associates older adults with physical and mental decline. Granted this is a generalization, but a lot of seniors begin living it, especially when they can’t seem to do some things they once could. They settle into a more sedentary lifestyle, accelerating the physical aging process.
Better Balance – Safer You specifically addresses those fears and counters that negative mindset. Effective balance and self-defense training is the antidote, and it starts with ambition. If you are not motivated to stay both physically fit and mentally sound, then you probably won’t find an exercise program that will work for you. I know firsthand that there are days where just getting started is a real chore. Now add this struggle to the natural aging process, and gathering the steam to even begin the regimen is exponentially more difficult. We can’t stop aging, but with the right combination of mindset and activity, we can delay some of our physical deterioration. Staying fit starts with your state of mind.”
–George S. Zabrecky, Taekwondo Master, fifth degree black belt
...But don't just take our word for it!
See what our students have to say!
Student-reported benefits
Here are some of the benefits our students are saying about the class:
- Better balance within weeks
- Increased flexibility
- Increased confidence
- Faster reflex action
- Better circulation and overall health
- Heightened feelings of well-being
- Sense of harmony and tranquility
- Rediscovered joy in socializing and making friends
Join Us
Become part of our family. Often we find ourselves alone especially as we age. Better Balance – Safer You classes are highly interactive between the instructor and students. New friendships are forged in and out of the classroom as students with higher belt ranks are encouraged to assist lower ranks. This concept of students helping students is rare in group exercise classes but not with Better Balance – Safer You. It enhances our class community, adds a sense of empowerment and accelerates the learning process.
Questions or Concerns? We're here to help!
