In this video, you'll learn how to do an exercise to improve your balance. Before doing this exercise, please consult your physical ability with your doctor
The aim of this exercise is to improve the stability of your ankles which is vital for keeping your balance and preventing falls
For this exercise, you'll need a chair
This exercise can be divided into two steps: getting into position, and the movement itself
Firstly, getting into position
Position yourself standing upright behind a chair with bare feet for a better grip on the floor
Move your legs shoulder-width apart
Stretch out your spine to make yourself as tall as possible
Raise your head up, keeping your chin tucked in and looking straight in front of you
To avoid arching your back, tense your abdominal muscles and buttocks
Secondly, the movement itself
Hold onto the back of the chair for support
Take a deep breath in, then, whilst exhaling, gently raise one of your feet up from the ground so that you're balancing on one leg
Let go of the back of the chair with the opposite hand to your raised foot
If you feel stable enough, let go with your other hand and hold your arms out to both sides to keep your balance
Hold this position for two seconds, then take hold of the back of the chair again before lowering your foot back down to the ground
Repeat this once more
Keep your gaze fixed on a stationary point in the distance for better balance, and don't forget to tense your abdominal muscles and buttocks
Then, do the same thing with your other leg
With time and practice, you'll be able to increase the amount of time you can stand on one leg for
By combining balancing exercises with ones to improve muscle strength and flexibility, you'll improve your posture and balance
Over to you!
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