Having good balance helps in preventing falls, and injury, and simply makes your daily activities easier to perform. Practicing balance exercises daily does not have to take a long time or be complicated.
When you're ready to try balance exercises, start with weight shifts:
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your weight equally distributed on both legs.
- Shift your weight to your right side, then lift your left foot off the floor.
- Hold the position as long as you can maintain good form, up to 30 seconds.
- Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side. As your balance improves, increase the number of repetitions.
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