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The Health of Experience · Jun 22, 2026

Why I love outdoor training (especially for balance and fall prevention)

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Dr. Loïse · The Health of Experience

Here are three reasons I’m a big fan of outdoor training for older adults:

  1. Balance improves when the environment is real
    In the real world, surfaces aren’t perfectly flat and the visual environment is richer. Training outdoors gives your nervous system more useful practice — the kind that transfers to everyday walking, stairs, and quick direction changes.

  2. Your brain gets a gentle workout too
    Movement isn’t only about muscles. When you walk, step, reach, and stabilize while processing what’s around you, your brain is coordinating vision, balance, and timing. That’s a powerful combination for healthy aging.

  3. Consistency gets easier when it feels enjoyable
    A short seasonal series lowers the barrier. You’re not committing forever — you’re showing up for a few weeks, building momentum, and getting the benefits of fresh air and community.

Class: Outdoor Exercise Class for Seniors (60 minutes)

When: Fridays at 10:00 AM

Where: Riverdale Park (tables across from 191 Winchester)

Bring: water, towel, good running shoes, hat/sunglasses

Summer dates: June 19, June 26, July 3, July 10

September dates: Sept 4, Sept 11, Sept 18, Sept 25

Register on Eventbrite:https://outdoorexerciseclass.eventbrite.ca

Register for the classes


If you’d like to try the class for free, send me an email to loise@neuromotionwellness.com and put “I’m in” in the body of the email. You will receive a confirmation within 24 hours.

I hope to see you there.

Dr. Loïse

P.S. If you have questions, reply to this post or email me directly at loise@neuromotionwellness.com or schedule a 30-minute consultation.

Read the original on neuromotion.substack.com

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