Steve Haywood Health & Fitness

Standing Balance

Standing Balance 1

Standing Balance 2

Make sure that you have something to hold on to or balance yourself against. Stand on one leg and then let go.

Close your eyes and try to balance for 10-20 seconds.

Repeat four or five times, alternating as you do so.

This will give you an indication of your level of proprioception.

Standing Balance on a Cushion

Standing Balance on a Cushion 1

Standing Balance on a Cushion 2

Make sure you have something to hold on to or balance yourself against. Stand on one leg on a cushion and then let go.

Close your eyes and try to balance for 10-20 seconds.

Repeat four or five times, alternationg as you do so.

Note – Eyes Closed!

Closing your eyes means that your brain has to rely on information from your muscles in order to balance.

After practice, this will make you better balanced, without even realising!

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