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Balance training: Boost your long-term health with these exercises
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1. Change your base of support
2. Change your surface
3. Close your eyes
4. Turn your head or look up and down
5. Add movement elsewhere
Experiments
2. Change your surface
- Stand on a pillow or mat, foam pad or disk, progressing to less stable surfaces, such as a balance ball (Bosu) flat-side down (more stable) or up (less stable). Stand with feet close together or on one leg if you're able.
- Try venturing out for a walk on variable terrain, such as a sandy beach or a hiking trail. If you have access, standing on a floating dock or bridge can be a fun way to challenge yourself.
