Why Balance Gets Harder With Age—And What You Can Do About It
Good balance requires good muscle activation at the right time and in the right places.
How Your Glutes and Core Hold the Key to Staying Steady
Let’s face it—balance doesn’t come as easily as it used to. Whether it’s wobbling in a lunge, struggling to stand on one leg, or feeling unsure on uneven ground, balance issues become more common as we age.
But here’s the good news: you’re not stuck with it. And it’s not just “part of getting older.”
More often than not, it comes down to muscles that aren’t firing properly—especially the glutes, hips, and core.
Why Balance Matters More As You Age
Balance is one of those things we don’t pay much attention to… until it’s not working.
And by the time it becomes a problem, it can affect your confidence, mobility, and even independence.
Good balance helps you:
Stay steady while walking, running, or moving through daily life
Avoid falls and reduce injury risk
Move with ease and confidence
Maintain strong posture and joint alignment
If your body feels unsteady or "off-centre," the issue is often deeper than just your feet.
The Real Problem: Weak or Inactive Glutes and Core
When clients first start working with me, balance is often one of the biggest struggles.
And it almost always links back to underactive glutes and a disconnected core.
Your glutes are key stabilisers for the hips and pelvis.
Your core keeps your entire centre strong, stable, and responsive.
If either of these areas is asleep on the job, your body starts to compensate.
And that’s where balance breaks down.
Real Talk: Lunges, Wobbles and What Changed It
I often have clients who are frustrated with their lunges because they wobble and keep losing their balance. They tighten up, as instructed but still have the wobble, so what’s going on?
Improper activation of the right muscles.
Taking clients through a short sequence of glute activation drills usually makes a world of difference. Immediate improvement. Lunges are suddenly stable, controlled and strong.
This kind of change isn’t unusual—it’s exactly what happens when we reconnect the brain to the body and get key muscles firing again.
How to Improve Balance (Hint: Start With the Glutes)
If you want better balance, forget wobble boards and fancy tricks for now.
Focus on building strength and stability where it matters most.
Here’s where to start:
Glute Activation: Wake up the muscles that have been snoozing through your movements.
Hip Stability: Strengthen the muscles that control your leg and pelvis position.
Core Connection: Engage your deep core, not just your abs.
This is exactly what we work on inside my Awaken Your Glutes mini course. If you spend much of your time in a seated position, your glutes will definitely need awakening!
Ready to Stop Wobbling and Start Moving With Confidence?
If you feel like your balance is off or your body just isn’t moving how it used to, your glutes could be the missing link.
✅ Learn how to activate your glutes properly
✅ Build better balance from the ground up
✅ Improve how you move—no matter your age
👉 Join the Awaken Your Glutes Mini Course today and feel the difference for yourself.
Sabrina is a movement specialist based in Worcester Park, helping people overcome pain, move better, and enjoy active, fulfilling lives. With expertise in sports and remedial massage, personal training, and the Emmett Technique, she works with clients to relieve pain, improve mobility, and build strength. Treatments and training sessions take place in her private home treatment and training room. If you would like to discuss your needs, book a Discovery Call.