Fall Prevention & Better Balance
Free courseFall Prevention & Better Balance
Designed for older adults, this free online programme teaches you how to prevent falls, build better balance, and stay confident and independent at home.
What's inside this free fall prevention course
Move through lessons that build your foundation in balance, stability, and fall prevention — practical exercises you can do safely at home at your own pace.
Understanding Your Fall Risk
Learn what causes falls in older adults, how to assess your own risk, and why simple daily habits can make a significant difference to your safety and independence.
Balance Foundations
Build a solid foundation through gentle balance training exercises designed for older adults. Safe, progressive practices that improve stability from the ground up.
Tai Chi for Fall Prevention
Learn flowing Tai Chi movements clinically shown to reduce fall risk. These slow, deliberate sequences improve coordination, body awareness, and confidence in movement.
Qi Gong for Stability & Balance
Gentle Qi Gong practices to strengthen your centre, improve posture, and develop the internal sense of balance that supports you through everyday activities.
Strength & Mobility for Daily Life
Targeted mobility exercises for seniors that build the strength needed for everyday tasks — standing, walking, climbing stairs — safely and with greater ease.
Building Your Daily Practice
Bring everything together into a simple, sustainable routine. Practical fall prevention tips and guidance to help you stay active and independent long term.
Meet Your Instructor
Michael Weitzman
20+ Years of Teaching Experience | Thousands of Students Guided
Michael Weitzman is a professor at St. George's University School of Medicine, teaching alternative medicine for physical and psychological well-being. He combines Eastern practices with Western science to offer practical tools suited for modern life.
Having guided more than 1,000 students, Michael brings deep expertise in Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and movement for healthy ageing — with a particular focus on helping older adults move with greater confidence, stability, and ease.
Who This Course Is For
- Older adults who want to move with more confidence
- Anyone concerned about their risk of falling at home
- People who want to stay independent as they age
- Beginners with no prior experience in tai chi or qi gong
- Those looking for a safe, gentle online programme
- Anyone recovering from a fall or wanting to prevent one
What You'll Walk Away With
- A clear understanding of what causes falls and how to prevent them
- Better balance and coordination you can feel in daily life
- Tai chi and qi gong movements proven to reduce fall risk
- Practical tools to improve stability and strength at home
- Greater confidence in your movement and independence
- A sustainable daily practice to protect your long-term health
Why Tai Chi & Qi Gong? What the Research Says About Fall Prevention
Clinical research consistently shows that tai chi and qi gong are among the most effective exercises for fall prevention in older adults. A 2026 meta-analysis of 21 randomised controlled trials found that tai chi significantly improves balance and reduces fall risk — making it one of the most evidence-backed tools available for staying independent as you age.
Frequently Asked Questions
Course Curriculum
17 lessons across 4 sections
Introduction
Practices
Lifestyle Modifications
Going Forward
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Self-paced and built for real daily life