Shaped By Faith – Single Leg Balance Exercise

Single Leg Balance Exercise
We can improve our balance by performing simple balance exercises. The single leg stance is a very effective exercise for improving balance. This exercise can be modified as balance stability progresses.

-Beginner: (we did not demonstrate this one, but I do recommend for beginners or Seniors)

Stand up straight behind a tall chair or at a counter top.
Lightly grasp the chair or counter top with your finger tips.
Raise one leg a foot off the ground.
Maintain your balance while standing on one leg.
Hold for a count of ten seconds.
Repeat with other leg.
Perform five on each leg.

Intermediate:

Without holding on to the chair or countertop raise one leg a foot off the ground.
Maintain your balance while standing on one leg.
Hold for a count of ten seconds.
Repeat with other leg.
Perform five on each leg.

Advanced: (Closing your eyes while balancing will also help sharpen your mind

Close both eyes.
Without holding on to the chair or countertop raise one leg a foot off the ground.
Maintain your balance while standing on one leg.
Hold for a count of ten seconds.
Repeat with other leg.
Perform five on each leg.

Very Advanced: (Tim is using a balance disc that can be purchased at any sports store)

Keeping your Core tight, step up on the disc and stand for 30 -60 seconds.
Tim also demonstrates advanced step ups on the disc. Not recommended for someone with an injury. Please listen to your body and do what is best for you
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