Five Balance Exercises

Dr. Rivene , Sept/Oct 2026

Do these simple five balance exercises every day for dramatic improvements to your balance. These easy and short exercise improve balance in days. Curing a major issue for many adults as they move into their wisdom years. You’ll be surprised how a simple short 5 minute daily exercise gives you great improvement without the long sessions we grew up to expect. The key is daily exercise, consistently, and with joy.

The Five Balance Exercises:

1. One foot in front of the other and balance for 30 seconds, switch.
2. Standing on one foot hold 10-30 seconds (build up) and then alternate.
3. Standing march: Lift one leg to waist bending at knee and alternate legs for 30-60 seconds.
4. Standing clock reach: stand on left leg and tap floor with right foot at 1, then 2,3,4,5,and 6. Stand on right leg and tap left foot at 11, 10,9,8,7,6.
5. Heal to toe walk: Stand next to a wall for support if needed. Walk heal to toe 10 steps along wall. Turn and retrace your steps with alternate heal to toe until you return to starting.

Do for a week and see the improvement in your balance.

Have a great Spring and Thrive with the five balance exercises,

Dr. Rivene

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