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Do A Set of Balance Exercises Everyday

This week we challenge you to do one balance exercise per day. Balance exercises are very important to wellness and this week we want to introduce you to a few simple ways to get started.

Why are balance exercises so important?
Balance exercises help strengthen the core muscles. This inevitably also helps with coordination and posture. With balance exercises, you decrease your risk of injury and have greater stability over time.

Be very careful when doing these exercises and please don’t over exert yourself. The point is to do these simple exercises daily.

Balance Exercise # 1: Back Leg Raises:
Stand behind a sturdy chair, holding on for balance. Slowly lift one leg straight back without bending your knee or pointing your toes. Try not to lean forward. The leg you are standing on should be slightly bent. Hold position for 1 second. Repeat 10 to 15 times as one exercise. Alternatively switch legs after finishing one exercise.




Balance Exercise # 2: Side Leg Raises:
Stand behind a chair with feet slightly apart, holding on for balance. Slowly lift one leg out to the side. Keep your back straight and your toes facing forward. The leg you are standing on should be slightly bent. Hold position for 1 second. Slowly lower your leg. Repeat 10 to 15 times as one exercise and alternate between each leg.




Balance Exercise # 3: Balance Walk:
Raise arms to sides, shoulder height. Choose a spot ahead of you and focus on it to keep you steady as you walk. Walk in a straight line with one foot in front of the other. As you walk, lift your back leg. Pause for 1 second before stepping forward. Repeat for 20 steps, alternating legs.



Suggested Reading:
4 Balancing Exercises for a More Muscular Middle - More Balancing Exercises and Videos - Learn more here.
4 Awesome Exercises for Balance and Leg Strength - Watch Video.


This challenge was closed on 3/19/2017

2  members have accepted this challenge.
2  members have completed this challenge.

Congratulations to these participants for completing the challenge.   Hemant v. V Gandhi   Naresh K Chadha

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