Improve Your Balance and Flexibility with This Daily Routine!

TLDRThis routine will help you improve your balance in leg holds, needles, scorpions, tilts, and more. Challenge yourself to do this routine daily for at least two weeks. Stand on one leg, close your eyes, lift your leg into a heel stretch, practice focusing your eyes on one thing, and more. Finish off with core exercises for better balance.

Key insights

🧘Practicing this routine will greatly improve your balance.

💪Building core strength is crucial for maintaining good balance.

👁️Focusing your eyes on one point helps improve balance.

🏋️Toe rises strengthen your calves and ankles, improving balance.

🔥Incorporate core exercises such as planks and side planks for better balance.

Q&A

How often should I do this routine?

It is recommended to do this routine daily for at least two weeks.

What if I find it difficult to balance?

You can modify the routine by holding onto a wall or an object for support.

Can this routine help improve leg flexibility?

Yes, performing this routine can help improve leg flexibility.

Are there any additional stretches I can do?

You can add on a leg stretching routine after completing this balance routine.

How long should I hold each position?

The routine recommends holding each position for 20 seconds.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction and challenge to do the routine daily for two weeks.

00:22Stand on one leg for 20 seconds to improve balance.

00:43Practice balance with eyes closed and open for better stability.

01:00Lift your leg into a heel stretch to improve balance and flexibility.

01:18Hold the heel stretch position with eyes closed for added challenge.

01:37Go into a scale position for 20 seconds to work on balance.

02:06Repeat previous positions but on the other leg.

03:33Perform toe rises to strengthen calves and ankles for better balance.

04:23Hold a toe rise position for 20 seconds.

04:46Perform five more toe rises on one leg, then switch legs.

05:38Perform five more toe rises on each foot.

05:43Continue with core exercises, starting with a high plank.

06:17Switch to a low plank on your elbows.

06:42Hold a side plank position on one arm, then switch sides.

07:24Finish with a boat pose and optional hollow body hold.

08:41Conclusion and invitation to try a stretch routine for flexibility.