Body balance is essential for walking, tying shoelaces, picking up objects, etc. Balance is an acquired skill that the body develops in response to different activities and surroundings. Everyone can benefit from improving and maintaining their balance muscles regardless of age. Balance exercises condition and strengthen the core muscles. Balance training helps improve posture and stability; athletes find it provides increased agility and added power; seniors utilize it to prevent injuries and maintain mobility, and fitness enthusiasts use it to improve workouts. Injury Medical Chiropractic and Functional Medicine Clinic provide whole-body realignment, rehabilitation, postural and balance training, and nutritional advice.
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Being able to move around efficiently requires healthy postural alignment and balance. The systems responsible for balance can be affected by the following:
However, it was found that all responded well to exercises designed to improve balance.
Balance is the ability to control the body in space and distribute weight evenly to maintain uprightness. There are two types.
Both types are essential and can be improved with targeted exercises.
Everyone can benefit from balance exercises and can help at different stages of life and fitness levels.
Balance training:
Individuals can start incorporating balance exercises into everyday routines. A few ways to do this include:
Below are basic instructions for the following balance exercises:
Tree pose can be done on the floor, a mat, or Bosu. It strengthens the ankles, improves balance, and engages the core.
This exercise strengthens the hamstrings and glutes, works on balance, and activates the abdominal wall. It can be done with or without weights like dumbells.
This is a highly recommended core exercise that challenges the transverse abdominis.
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