A good state of equilibriumIt is a very important part of our health. Stability and balance are two aspects that we do not usually take into account until the need to improve them becomes evident. Anticipating, without a doubt, is the best option.
There are various factors that can trigger an alteration of our balance. But, it is advisable not to wait for these to manifest. Work on this aspect as we do with our muscles, or the state of our skin and hair. There are many exercises that improve this condition and that will make you feel stronger, stabilized and, consequently, healthy.
Exercises to improve balance
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Walk to the side separating one leg, and bringing the other closer on a smooth surface. Make this move 8 times to the right, and repeat to the left. You can place your hands on your waist, and relax your shoulders. It is not about you being tense, but about walking normally to both sides.
in a straight line
Draw an imaginary straight line on the ground. walk on her tiptoe, with arms extended diagonally towards the ground. perform around 10 steps forward, and undo the path. To get back to where you started, you can turn around and walk back along the line or, if you dare, walk backwards. When you have finished, repeat the same exercise, but this time, on the heels.
on one foot
Stand up with your back stretched. Relax your shoulders and don't tense your knees. Contract the abdomen and feel the stability, supporting the soles of the feet well on the ground. If you do the exercise barefoot, you will better notice the sensation of adherence to the ground. When you're ready, has one leg stretched back, at the same time that the torso tilts forward. A straight line should be drawn from your head to the foot that is in the air. Hold a few seconds and come back. As you get more comfortable, you can do this exercise by raising your leg higher.
Performs 5 replays with each leg.
Relax and release tension
When you have done the three previous exercises, lie down on the floor on a mat or carpet. It is important to release tension from shoulders and back. This has direct consequences with the equilibrium state. Therefore, lie on your back and bring your bent legs to the right. Turn your head to the same side, and stretch your opposite arm up, glued to the ground. Hold 20 seconds and switch sides.