Getting Steady: 4 Exercises to Improve Your Balance

This month’s focus is balance and we’ve put together four more exercises to help you get steady on your feet and tackle life.

Balance isn’t just about standing on one leg, it’s about improving the visual, inner ear, and nervous systems that all work together to keep us on our feet.

Exercise 1:

Start by working on stepping over a line forward and back, and side to side. Once you’ve mastered that, try stepping over a short object.

Exercise 2:

Our favorite exercise, the grapevine! Criss-cross your feet as you move laterally across an even smooth surface. If it’s your first time, keep a countertop or steady surface nearby.

Exercise 3:

Head turns are a great way to work your visual and inner ear systems! With a steady surface nearby, turn your head side to side and up and down. Next, try it with your eyes closed. If this is your first attempt at head turns and you want to close your eyes, hold on to a counter until you are confident with the movement.

Exercise 4:

Quick steps! These are great not only for balance but for coordination as well. Try stepping up onto a low, flat, elevated surface such as a weight plate or box. Alternate which foot steps up first for an added challenge. Again, use a steady surface for support if needed.

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