10/24/2025
Reasons women over 50 should master the tripod get up!
The more fear you have around falling, the more likely you are to fall. Research shows you’re 70% more likely to if you’re scared and worried about it.
Where you put the mind the body follows.
It doesn’t have to be that way.
The Tripod get up is a classic when it comes to different ways to get up and down from the ground. You want
this in your movement
practice toolbox.
👉 Practical, whole body
👉 Stability & Balance
👉 Why & How:
✅ Stability and Balance:
Engages multiple muscle groups to improve overall stability.
Improves your balance, crucial for preventing falls.
✅ Strength and Mobility:
Works your core, legs, and upper body, promoting overall strength.
Encourages flexibility and mobility in hips, shoulders, and spine.
✅ Real-World Application:
Mimics movements needed for getting up from the ground in daily life.
Helps train you to navigate various environments confidently.
✅ Confidence & Reduces Fear of Falling:
Gives you a controlled and systematic approach to getting up from the ground.
You have less fear when you know HOW you can get up.
✅ Promotes Body Awareness and Mind-Body Connection:
Requires mindful coordination of movements.
Cultivates a deeper connection between mind and body, enhancing overall awareness.
And when that feels good, play with the variations and what this ’simple’ move offers in terms of linking more movements together.
For more interesting & functional ways to move, join my Free 4 Day Movement Snacks Challenge starting on September 1st. Comment Snacks & I’ll send you the details!
Julie Angel PhD
Artist * Author * Movement Coach