A few minutes a day is all it takes to gain steadiness and move with more confidence, says Chris Travers, an exercise physiologist at Cleveland Clinic. Here is a series of exercises you can do anytime, anywhere.
Single leg stance – forward
1 Stand with feet together.
2 Lift one leg out in front of your body and hold for 10 seconds while keeping your balance.
3 Maintain a slightly bent knee on your stance side (planted leg).
4 Repeat with the other leg to complete a single set.
Single leg stance – lateral
1 Stand with feet together.
2 Slowly lift one leg to the side of your body and hold for 10 seconds while working to maintain your balance.
3 Keep a slightly bent knee on your stance side (planted leg).
4 Repeat with the other leg to complete a single set.
Do three sets of each exercise once a day.
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