{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Watchman Nieuws","provider_url":"https:\/\/watchman.news\/nl","author_name":"Admin","author_url":"https:\/\/watchman.news\/nl\/author\/admin\/","title":"Maintain Balance with These Hip and Knee Exercises - Watchman News","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"XfZdNhdOB1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/watchman.news\/nl\/2026\/05\/maintain-balance-with-these-hip-and-knee-exercises\/\">Maintain Balance with These Hip and Knee Exercises<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/watchman.news\/nl\/2026\/05\/maintain-balance-with-these-hip-and-knee-exercises\/embed\/#?secret=XfZdNhdOB1\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Maintain Balance with These Hip and Knee Exercises&#8221; &#8212; Watchman News\" data-secret=\"XfZdNhdOB1\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/\n!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);\n\/\/# sourceURL=https:\/\/watchman.news\/wp-includes\/js\/wp-embed.min.js\n\/* ]]> *\/\n<\/script>","description":"A New Series of Health Insights Is on the\u00a0Way   IMPORTANT  A New Series of Health Insights Is on the\u00a0Way Our team has been working behind the scenes to prepare new research and practical health strategies for our readers. While we finish preparing what\u2019s coming next, we invite you to explore one of the most-read articles from our library below. See exactly what's changing \u2192          According to a study published in the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, falls (and the injuries resulting from them) are a global health concern. Now, at the core of this problem is muscle fitness, \u201cwhich is essential for balance recovery and fall avoidance.\u201d1  While you may not consciously think about it, your hips contain one of the most important muscles in your body, particularly the abductors. As noted by the researchers:2  \u201cHip abductor muscle function contributes to lateral balance control and influences balance with aging in tasks such as stepping in multiple directions, obstacle walking, and standing balance.\u201d  In essence, your hips play a huge part in keeping your body\u2019s ability to move. These include rotating your legs, flexing your legs, supporting your weight, and walking. If your hip muscles become weak, then your balance is affected. To keep them strong, the best recourse is implementing a diverse muscle-strengthening routine, and there are many that can be done in the comfort of your own home.            Try This Simple Hip Stabilizer Exercise         &gt; &gt; &gt; &gt; &gt; Click Here","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/media.mercola.com\/assets\/images\/mercola\/bestarticles-icon.png"}