It’s easy to get caught up in the details when it comes to fitness advice – I know I’ve done so myself. You might wonder how many hours we should really spend weightlifting a week, for instance, or what the best plan to up your running pace might be.
But sometimes, amidst all the noise, we can forget some of the basics. We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about how important “neglected” balance training is for healthy ageing, for instance.
(In case you’re wondering, balance training involves tai chi, yoga, standing on one leg with your


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