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Steven Low · 01-05-2012, 10:11 AM

Walking speed is directly correlated with mortality so...

If they are frail and/or have poor balance... more likely to fall when they walk fast

Deficits in balance and strength, range of motion etc

Once you stop being able to move well... you die.

01-05-2012, 10:11 AM	#4
Steven Low Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,091	Walking speed is directly correlated with mortality so... If they are frail and/or have poor balance... more likely to fall when they walk fast Deficits in balance and strength, range of motion etc Once you stop being able to move well... you die. __________________ *Posts NOT* intended as professional medical, training or nutrition advice.** Site // Bodyweight Strength Training Article // Overcoming Gravity Bodyweight Book