9 exercises to improve your balance

Chair-Assisted Exercises:

Using a chair for balance exercises is great for beginners and seniors to help prevent falls by improving stability.

Eye and Head Exercises:

Cawthorne's exercises involve moving the eyes and head to challenge and restore balance, beneficial for those who get dizzy easily.

Stair Exercises:

Strengthening exercises focused on tackling stairs and curbs can significantly reduce fall risks for older adults living independently.

Balancing on One Foot:

Standing on one foot, with or without support, improves balance and can be made more challenging by closing the eyes or moving the arms.

TRX Exercises:

TRX suspension trainers offer dynamic balance training while moving in multiple directions, suitable for all fitness levels.

Exercises with a Narrower Base of Support:

Narrowing the base of support, such as in tandem walking, increases the difficulty of balance exercises.

Single-Leg Exercises:

Performing exercises like single-leg squats and deadlifts improves balance and addresses strength discrepancies between legs.

Lunges:

Static, forward, and reverse lunges enhance balance and strength, with options to hold onto support or add weights for more challenge.

Exercises on an Unstable Surface:

Using a Bosu ball for exercises like single-leg holds intensifies balance training by creating an unstable surface.