Boost Balance With These Exercises

Toe stand - build up calf muscles

1. Hold on to a stable counter or chair.
2. With back straight and knees bent, push up to tips of toes.
3. Slowly lower down. Repeat 10 to 15 times.

Standing on one foot - increase reactiveness

1. Hold on to a stable counter or chair.
2. Shift weight to left leg.
3. Bend right knee and lift heel behind you.
4. Hold for 10 seconds, then lower heel to floor.
5. Repeat 10 times. Then repeat with left foot.

Ankle pump - strengthen ankles and shins

1. Sit in chair.
2. Lift right foot. Point and stretch foot 10 to 15 times.
3. Repeat with left foot.

Belly breathing - be centered

1. Put hands on belly.
2. Breathe in, allowing air to fill your belly.
3. Breathe out, using belly to push air out.
4. Repeat 10 to 15 times.