February 24, 2006, Newsletter Issue #1: In Balance
Tip of the Week
Did you know that you can lose as much as 75 percent of your balance ability between the ages of 25 and 74? Good balance not only keeps you steady on your feet, it helps make your movements more powerful and dynamic. To test where you stand on the balance scale, the American Running Association suggests the following: For 30 seconds, stand with one foot in front of the other touching heal to toe with your eyes closed. If you can stay steady the whole time, you have good balance. But if you find yourself wobbling from the get go, consider incorporating a few minutes of balance training into your workouts. You’ll improve your sports performance and overall fitness, reduce the risk of ankle strains and slow the loss of stability that occurs with age. Common balance exercises include standing on one leg, walking across a beam, or training with wobble and rocker boards or a Bosu ball.
*Tip courtesy of Her Sports magazine.
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