Ep 183 Why Your FEAR of Falling is Normal and Okay ft. Chris Wilson

Send us Fan MailOur ability to balance well from youth to maturity can determine a lot about the quality of our lives. In order for movement and activity to be enjoyable and a daily part of our lives, we must feel grounded, confident and sure on our feet. And when we no longer move with that same confidence and control, life can get scary pretty fast. Today’s conversation with Strong By Design co-host Tonya Fines and Balance & Stability Specialist Chris Wilson explores this world of balance, movement and what falling truly looks and feels like for our older adults and seniors. It’s time to WAKE UP your body’s #1 balance nerve!   "When you fall when you're younger you get a bump or a bruise, fall when you're older and you get a fracture or severe injury." -Chris Wilson   Time Stamps 0:24 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast 1:44 – Balance: What is it and why is it important? 7:18 – Coach Chris Wilson recounts what led him to become a certified Balance Specialist 17:38 – Balance problems: Statistics on fall-related injuries 26:00 – Understanding the fear of falling 31:50 – How to regain confidence to walk without being consumed by fear of falling 36:09 – ‘Neuro-Balance Therapy’: Everything you need to know 39:55 – The power of taking a walk 45:48 – Health benefits of walking barefoot 51:10 – Where you can go to learn more about ‘Neuro-Balance Therapy’   Resources Neuro-Balance Therapy   Connect w/ CriticalBench:  Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com Support the showConnect w/ Critical Bench: YoutubeFacebookInstagramCriticalBench.comCriticalNutritionLabs.comStrongByDesignPodcast.com