10-Minute Balance Workout to do at home!

Why Balance?

Getting OLDER doesn’t mean we have to FEEL older 😉

As we grow older, the risks associated with falling over become greater. If not actively working on it, we start to lose physical strength, bone density, and our sense of balance deteriorates.

Balance Exercises

Let's try these next balance exercises for your next 10-minute at home workout!

1

Single Leg Balance Kicks

Balance on 1 foot, kicking the opposite foot forward and back!

2

SINGLE LEG DEADLIFT

Works on balance as well as a slight hamstring stretch

3

SINGLE LEG TREE POSE

Close your eyes for an advanced challenge!

4

REVERSE LUNGE TO BALANCE

To modify: hang onto the chair next to you to help your balance.

5

BIRD DOG

Drive one hand forward while bringing the opposite leg out. This engages the core and works imbalances on each side!

6

SIDE PLANK

To Modify: Drop the bottom knee to the mat and squeeze up from the oblique.

7

SQUAT TO STAND

To Modify: Try both feet on the floor. This single leg squat is an advanced movement!

1️⃣ Single Leg Front & Back Kicks 2️⃣ Single Leg Deadlift 3️⃣ Tree Pose 4️⃣ Lunge to Knee Drive 5️⃣ Bird Dog 6️⃣ Side Plank 7️⃣ Squat to Stand Perform each movement for 30 seconds each! REPEAT X 4 (2 times on each side)

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