Archive for May 25th, 2010

Balance, like many things, typically declines with age, but it doesn’t have to. Balancing on a daily basis can ensure you maintain this ability well into, and beyond, your autumn years.

Good balance comes from strong core muscles and trained joint proprioceptors. The easiest way to incorporate a regular balancing act into your routine, is to brush your teeth standing on one foot. While it may seem obvious, alternate legs; If you brush in the morning on the right leg, finish the day on the left.

You can up the ante, and create pause in your busy day, by balancing on one foot with your eyes closed. Removing the visual input means you have to rely on your muscles and joint sensors. Its surprising how tough this really is.

Incorporating regular balancing exercises is an easy way to strengthen your abs, increase your joint stability and decrease the risk of injury.