As we age, our balance starts to get progressively worse. If you can't make it 30 seconds on each foot, it's time you started working on your balance. The good news is that incorporating balance into your life is really quite easy and doesn't require much extra time.
I've been working on mine lately and after just about 4 weeks, I can already see a big difference. How have I gone about it? I sneak it in throughout my day. A few approaches:
- Whenever you lift weights with your upper body, do it on one leg. Or try using a bosu ball.
- The next time you brush your teeth or dry your hair, do it on one leg.
- You probably spend a fair amount of time each week standing in lines--at the grocery store, the bank, wherever it may be. Do it on one foot.
- You can also make more concerted efforts at balancing, like doing the 30-second closed eye drill several times each day.
I love that you mentioned this! I agree that balance is a huge part of overall fitness.
ReplyDeleteI love these suggestions. I might try standing on one leg during recess duty. Think any of the kids will notice? It could start something....
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info - I've been working on balance!
ReplyDeleteGreat tips, thanks!
ReplyDeletePretty cool indeed! Lots of muscles that get a good workout this way and I'm sure it must help with injury prevention.
ReplyDeleteMy PT is having me do that too. When I first started I was amazed at how terrible I was! My 70 year old mom could stand longer on one leg with her eyes closed than me! But it does get better and make a big difference...or at least I hope so when I start running again!
ReplyDeleteNext step - on the Bosu Ball!
Wow hadn't thought of doing this, thanks!
ReplyDeleteOooh, I totally failed the test! And I thought I was pretty good at balancing too. Thanks for the good advice :)
ReplyDeletewow, so far i do not know about that. Really it is good information. Thanks friend for sharing this. we can try self body fitness exercise for balance it?
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