"The groundwork of all happiness is health." - Leigh Hunt

Balance exercises.

Balance doesn’t play a task in stopping prostate problems or major diseases. Still, balance is significant for health. sense of balance can keep you regular in your feet and reduce your risk of falling. This particular set of exercises might be done anytime, each day of the week or simply a number of times per week.

One-legged stance

Balance on one foot when you bend your other leg on the knee. Hold for five to 10 seconds, then loosen up. Repeat five to 10 times. Switch legs. You might have to the touch the wall for balance. As you progress, try to take care of a one-legged stance for longer periods of time.

Walking from heel to toe

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Practice walking from heel to toe as when you were on a tightrope. Keep your arms at your sides or touch a wall for balance if needed. Walk the length of a protracted hallway, then turn around and walk back.

Peer point

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Stand about two feet from a wall so which you could support yourself along with your hand if needed. Keeping each knees straight, bring one leg forward until your foot is raised 30 to 45 degrees. Hold for five to 10 seconds, then slowly lower your leg. Repeat five to 10 times. Switch legs. Once you've mastered it, try doing the exercise along with your eyes closed.


Originally published on October 1, 2008. Last reviewed on April 26, 2011.

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