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Lifting your straightened leg and holding it up for a few seconds is a great way to improve and maintain balance, as well as build core strength, just to name two benefits.

If you're seated for an extended period, try doing this exercise to get the blood flowing, as you practice your balance.

Practice at your own pace. I am barefoot, but you may wish to wear comfortable footwear. I am also lifting my entire foot, but you can just lift your heel.

This video is taken from a longer balance video that I was creating for a balance course. I decided not to do the course, but I've been sharing snippets of the video on the Ycart Fitness YouTube channel- https://www.youtube.com/

Lifting one foot and twisting engages and strengthens several muscles, including your core, glutes, and hips. Strengthening those muscles will help to improve your balance. Practice at your own pace. I am barefoot, but you may wish to wear comfortable footwear. I am also lifting my entire foot, but you can just lift your heel.

This video is taken from a longer balance video that I was creating for a balance course. I decided not to do the course, but I'll be sharing snippets of the video on this channel.

Please share with friends and family, especially with those who are seniors, as that demographic is most affected by falls and diminished balance.

For live online classes to help improve your balance, check out my Fall Prevention classes beginning Tuesday, June 2nd. For information email [email protected].

Here's another balance tips video focusing on lifting one foot in different directions. I'm barefoot, but you may want to practice wearing comfortable footwear.

This video is taken from a longer balance video that I was creating for a balance course. I decided not to do the course, but I'll be sharing snippets of the video on the Ycart Fitness YouTube page.

Please share with friends and family, especially with those who are seniors, as that demographic is most affected by falls and diminished balance.

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Heel raises are great to build strength in your ankles, which will help to improve your balance. Practice at your own pace. I am barefoot, but you may wish to wear comfortable footwear.

This video is taken from a longer balance video that I was creating for a balance course. I decided not to do the course, but I'll be sharing snippets of the video on this channel.

Please share with friends and family, especially with those who are seniors, as that demographic is most affected by falls and diminished balance.

This video is taken from a longer balance video that I was creating for a balance course. I decided not to do the course, but I'll be sharing snippets of the video on this channel.

Shuffling may be a symptom of a larger medical issue. Seek professional help if the issue persists.

Please share with friends and family, especially with those who are seniors, as that demographic is most affected by falls and diminished balance.