Best Balance Exercise Practices
Standing On One Foot
• Stand on one foot behind a sturdy chair, gripping for balance.
• Hold for 10 seconds
• Repeat 10 times
• Repeat 10 times with opposite leg
• Repeat 15 times with both legs
Walking Heel to Toe
• Position heel of one foot in front of toes of other foot. Your heel and toes should be touching or almost touching
• Select a spot ahead of you, focusing on it to keep you steady as you walk
• Step forward. Place your heel just in front of your other foot.
• Repeat this for 20 steps
Balance Walk
• Raise your arms to your sides at shoulder height
• Again, Select a spot ahead of you, and remain focused on it to keep you steady while walking
• Walk in a B-line with one foot ahead of the other
• As you walk, lift your back leg and count to 1 before stepping
• Alternate legs and repeat for 20 steps
