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Objectives: To compare balance performance, incidences of fall and quality of life of regular and non-regular exercise elderlyMethods: The study cross-sectionally recruited 300 well-functioning older adults, aged 60 – 80 years both males and females. The eligible subjects were assigned into the regular and non-regular exercise groups by using a questionnaire. Balance performances were investigated by using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT). Incidences of fall and quality of life were assessed by using questionnaires.Results: Subjects were mostly females which the mean ages of subjects in non-regular exercise group were 69.65 + 5.09 years and regular exercise group were 68.12 + 4.88 years. There were no significant differences of baseline demographics of subjects in both groups. The findings demonstrated that regular exercise subjects had better balance performances and quality of life with a lower incidence of fall than non-regular exercise subjects. Balance performance of subjects in both groups were significant differences (p