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While many of us are snowed in, or unable to go out because of excessively
cold air, this is the ideal time to practice balancing on one leg and then
the other. Those who use a microwave, for instance, can have those
minutes timed and do balancing for as long as the cooking takes. Once you can
cope with 15, 30 or 45 seconds on one leg, then you might be able to fill the
liquid oxygen device at the same time as doing Stork impersonations.
Initially, you can stand near a kitchen counter top and lightly rest one
hand on it. For those of us who have 02 tubing, dogs, cats, etc. who can
trip us up, it is great to have developed the stabilizer muscles to the point
that we don't go into recession and drop like currency. :)
Here are some links on balance and leg strengthening. If you find this
tedious you have permission to watch TV at the same time! Woohoo!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkuNVxcWfcU&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JorMg-d5KE&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFCOEYclIX4&feature=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym80jlDUKYk&feature=channel
The advanced stage is being able to balance on one leg and clean your teeth
at the same time. :))
cold air, this is the ideal time to practice balancing on one leg and then
the other. Those who use a microwave, for instance, can have those
minutes timed and do balancing for as long as the cooking takes. Once you can
cope with 15, 30 or 45 seconds on one leg, then you might be able to fill the
liquid oxygen device at the same time as doing Stork impersonations.
Initially, you can stand near a kitchen counter top and lightly rest one
hand on it. For those of us who have 02 tubing, dogs, cats, etc. who can
trip us up, it is great to have developed the stabilizer muscles to the point
that we don't go into recession and drop like currency. :)
Here are some links on balance and leg strengthening. If you find this
tedious you have permission to watch TV at the same time! Woohoo!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkuNVxcWfcU&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JorMg-d5KE&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFCOEYclIX4&feature=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym80jlDUKYk&feature=channel
The advanced stage is being able to balance on one leg and clean your teeth
at the same time. :))
Balance exercises can help you maintain your balance and confidence.
Balance exercises can also help prevent falls and improve your coordination.
For older adults, balance exercises can promote independence.
Nearly any activity that keeps you on your feet and moving, such as walking, can help you maintain good balance.
You can also include balance exercises in your daily routine.
If you have severe balance problems or an orthopedic condition, get your doctor's OK before doing balance exercises.
Love Always,
HOlly
just the stepping thing & about fell on my butt! Gonna have to start in the ' Improving balance part'. They have that on the Wii & I was wondering whaaaaaa??? Now I know, my balance sucks :>))
I'll do the balancing in another life.........like Debbi I am lucky to balance walking with all the extra weight from the oxygen tanks and my purse on the other shoulder. Wow
I forgot it's raining and I had to fig out where to hold on to my umbrallia too.
But it is idea if I had good leggs and knees and ankles.....but I don't.
Now I facture my foot I can't hardly walk.....I might want to try this when I am better.
Thank you always for your interesting articals as always....Holly you out did yourself.
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