Balance is important at every stage of life, especially for maintaining independence as you age.

Try these dumbbell balance exercises.

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From carrying groceries to navigating uneven sidewalks, better balance makes everything easier.

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I say this all the timebalance will keep us young!

saysIzzi Lynn, instructor at Barrys and host of our Movement of the Month Club focusing on dumbbells.

This workout challenges both the upper and lower body with uneven loading of weight.

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Its a great addition to any workout routine to keep your body primed to move safely in all directions.

(But you might do this workout anytime!)

Then on Sunday, youll do the full workout.

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Youll do each move on one side for 60 seconds, then take a 60-second break.

Repeat on the opposite side, again for 60 seconds each move.

Here are your dumbbell balance exercises

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Overhead March

Even think marching could be a full-body strength exercise?

This dumbbell balance exercise is!

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Itimproves core stabilityand posture by challenging your ability to maintain balance with a weight overhead.

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Lateral Lunge

Anyone looking to improve their agility and multi-directional movement skills needs to dolateral lunges.

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