Balance isn’t just “standing on one leg”. It’s the combined work of your vision, inner ear, strength, and proprioception (your body’s awareness of where it is in space). And as we get older, balance becomes one of the biggest protectors of independence.

In this episode, Lisa Dumayne (Exercise Physiologist) shares practical, evidence-informed guidance on strength, bone health, and falls prevention, with a focus on what matters most from 50+ onwards.

We cover:

• Why our society is becoming more sedentary, and how that affects chronic disease risk
• The link between movement and mental health, and why behaviour change is often the hardest part
• The difference between physical activity and targeted exercise
• Why walking is great, but often