Age is inevitable, but losing your balance is not.
Who does TBM aim to help?
Our 15-minute exercise programs are helpful for all ages and fitness levels. It is so important for any human body to focus on alignment, consistent movement and balance.
TBM specifically aims to help people over the age of 50 who are starting to notice their bodies are not quite as resilient as they used to be. There are more aches and pains that if left untreated, may result in inactivity or a serious fall.
TBM is for active people, who are mobile and want to continue to be.
TBM is not for those who need assistance walking with a walker, etc. TBM is not for people who cannot get down on the floor easily. TBM is not for people who are in acute pain from injury. The medical community is the resource for people with serious mobility issues or acute pain.
Why do I need to exercise every day?
Two reasons.
Move it or Lose it- After age 50, we need to keep the body moving like a well-oiled machine. We don’t want to give our tissues a chance to stiffen up. The inactivity we could get away with in our youth is not afforded to us anymore.
The Power of Habit- we want to create a habit so we don’t have any mental anguish over whether we should do it or not. Just do it… as they say.
The 15-minute exercise programs are designed to help you with both.
Is 15-minutes enough?
We embrace quality over quantity at TBM. Fewer repetitions performed with diligent form and intention on a consistent basis is much more beneficial than more repetitions done with sloppy form (which actually can be harmful). These 15-minute programs are designed to keep you doing the activities that you love injury free. So, staying consistent with just 15-minutes a day will actually lead to a more active life. NOTE: These 15-minute sessions can be paired for extended workouts.
How can this program improve my balance and prevent falls?
As we age, our muscles, tissues and joints start to lose flexibility and hydration. We need to move our bodies in an aligned way so we can rehydrate our muscles and connective tissue improving our proprioception and balance.
What is the CDC guidance on falling?
One out of five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury
Each year, 3 million older people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries
Over 800,000 patients a year are hospitalized because of a fall injury, most often because of a head injury or hip fracture
Each year at least 300,000 older people are hospitalized for hip fractures
More than 95% of hip fractures are caused by falling, usually by falling sideways
Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
In 2015, the total medical costs for falls totaled more than $50 billion. Medicare and Medicaid shouldered 75% of these costs.
An important remedy that the CDC recommends is to exercise.