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• Flexibility and balance are important elements of fitness for older adults.
• Flexibility is the range of motion available to your joints.
• Yoga, tai chi, Pilates, and stretching exercises can improve flexibility.
• Stretching provides several physical and functional benefits.
• Stretching improves range of motion.
• Stretching promotes better posture.
• Greater flexibility helps with activities such as household chores.
• Older adults should include balance exercises in their regular routine.
• Balance tends to deteriorate with age.
• Reduced balance can result in falls and fractures.