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Saturday, 2 May 2020

Balance Exercises for 50 + (Part 3)




Exercise 4:  Postural Control

Equipment: BALANCE BOARD



Postural control of the trunk during a sideways weight shift

Starting Position
Stand sideways to the balance board, keep your arms behind your
back or hanging by your sides.

Movement
Step with one foot onto the balance board the other foot remains on
the floor. Move your weight to the foot that is on the board and at the
same time bend your knee and hips rhythmically 8­10 times. Keep the
leg on the floor straight. Bring the leg back next to the other leg.
Repeat with the other leg.

Repeat 20 times

Exercise 4:  STEPPING SIDE TO SIDE ON BALANCE BOARD



Body control/balance/weight shift while stepping sideways

Starting Position
Stand on a balance board with feet shoulder width apart, keep your
arms behind your back or hanging by your sides.

Movement
Shift your body weight to one leg and bring your other leg to meet it.
Continue stepping side to side on the board. Let your upper body
follow the movement.

Repeat 20 times

Follow in Part 4

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