Balance exercises along with certain strength exercises can help prevent falls by improving your ability to control and maintain your bodys position whether you are moving or still. Check With Your Doctor Before Starting Any New Exercise. Medical Exercise Specialist Ernie Schramayr Describes A Simple Six Exercise Circuit That Can Be Completed Easil Exercise Body Under Construction Senior Fitness This simple leg-lift exercise is meant to enhance your balance. . Sit-to-Standthis exercise helps improve your leg strength as well as balance. Standing on your tiptoes during the entire exercise is harder than it sounds and it forces you. This type of exercise is particularly important for older adults but can benefit people of any age. With your eyes closed raise and bend one leg and hold for 45 seconds. This exercise strengthens the quadriceps muscles and increases the ability to stand and balance for those with various disabili...