Best balance exercises

[@kiahatch8723]

I just celebrated my 79th birthday last week and was delighted to see that I can do all four of these exercises easily. I come from a family that lives a long long time and I'm really focused on staying strong.

[@moon-ud8tq]

Wow, and 79! 👏

[@OneliaRodriguez-sp9uo]

I*ìu 😅😮

[@jamesjc]

1. Heel to toe for 20s 2. Balance on one foot for 20s 3. Heel to toe walking 4. Backwards walking

[@JenniferOosthuizen-dx3zc]

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[@gregsLyrics]

Thank you for your wisdom. My balance is terrible as i get older. By miracle i have managed not to fall (yet). I have often wondered if there were exercises to work on my balance and I am so thankful to have found your YT vids. You have improved the health of the world at large by your philanthropy and knowledge. Wishing you the return of your goodness.

[@stevensnow4112]

Thank you. At 75 I can do all of these without hanging on to anything. I have been walking backward uphill on my walks as a way of simulating leg extension. Also regularly walk on the curbing for moderate distances during my daily walks. I feel better about myself after watching this.

[@craigbaxter4595]

Walking on the curb, never thought of that, fantastic idea!!

[@tedlahm5740]

Astonishing report.

[@rayitas48]

67 yrs old and managed all; I need to do it constantly; thankyou!

[@mauricedegroff5669]

This is really helping me. I’m already got decent balance, but this improves it for real no nonsense good thank you.

[@mariarevoy7775]

I'm 92 and really need to work on my Balance , than k you so much

[@AbeFroman-zx5hs]

Same. I’m 96. It’s my biggest regret.

[@johnmachinmegavegan8378]

Great video. Equilibrioception is a quality I've been teaching for over a decade: it's far more important than strength training. (Lose your sense of balance, and all the strength in the world becomes useless.) I have to say the final exercise - Reverse Walking - is predominantly a Proprioception drill: extremely worthwhile, even so. Proprioception, like Equilibrioception, is another quality which declines with age but can be improved by practice. Both 'ceptions rely on Neuroplasticity; and, for both, I use an inverted Bosu - Nothing enhances physical and neural adaptation faster than a destabilized body.

[@samasonipea3087]

THANK YOU FINALLY SOMETHING THAT ACTUALLY WORKS FOR ME!!!!

[@cherylvardy4073]

Hi from Australia. This is a great set of exercises. Recently had balance tested with a chiropractor and was horrified. Am 75 but only stopped full time work 3 years ago so was very active. Covid & being restricted to a tiny granny flat really affected my health & had gone to chiropractor initially as also developed Vertigo. Had no idea that inactivity could cause so many problems. Not just mental health issues governments should be looking at since lock downs - mobility & strength courses should be made available to maybe prevent costs incurred to governments further down the track.

[@mikeb1039]

Covid made many of us former gym goers into coach potatoes I'm afraid. I'm still working at getting back.. Gotta start weight training again and stay strong.

[@sunriseboy4837]

Get into Hatha yoga, Tai chi, and Qigong.

[@stephenromey6348]

I am 65 and thought I would try these - no problem - maybe a little wobbling on the one legged stand, but I can eke out 30 seconds, no problem. I think these are some great exercises to know - I will try to work them into my gym routine between sets or just do them when I go walking in the morning and evening. Like all health and fitness, we want bang for the buck in what we do, and these 5 are quick exercises that can be done most anywhere. Thanks for these!

[@miltoncaram7656]

Greatest video ever for balance. I have vestibular disorder and have been feeling off balance at 66 years of age. I will start doing them everyday. I hope they will improve my balance.

[@marygraf6377]

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[@patrickvanmeter2922]

I haven't been able to balance on one leg my entire life. As a kid, my friends and I would try to see how far we could walk on a railroad rail. I was always the one that couldn't go over a couple of steps. I'm 81 now and still can't. I walk an hour every morning with my dogs. This morning after watching this video, I tried to walk backwards and had no problem. I did it several times up to 40 steps backwards. No problem. Still can't balance on one leg. This has never caused me any problems. I just have never been able to do it. I used to powerlift and at one time was squatting over 400 pounds. I can still do a pistol squat but have to hold onto something for balance. I have come to the conclusion the problem is somewhere in my hip area. I have the feeling this will remain a mystery. Enjoyed the video. Thank you sir.

[@amandasteven1400]

if you are able to walk a mile with ur dogs (sounds fun) you might consider Tai Chi. a qualified instructor is essential and your balance may improve immensely. we have many seniors in the class i attend and the results are impressive.

[@patrickvanmeter2922]

@@amandasteven1400 There is basically nothing I can't do with the exception of balancing on one leg. I lift weights, run, walk, and do a lot of gymnastics. Nothing against Tai Chi but not too sure if I could fit it in. Thanks anyway.

[@evelynmellichamp818]

@@amandasteven1400 where are your classes?

[@MeMe-Moi]

Check your form in a mirror. You may be dropping the unsupported hip when you stand on one leg. This causes your spine to curve and messes with your center of gravity, making it difficult to maintain balance.

[@patrickvanmeter2922]

@@MeMe-Moi Thank you. I will try this.

[@bharaniravuri1316]

They are so SIMPLE. " thank you ".

[@marciapawlowski9886]

Husband recentely diagnosed with Parkinsons, has been going for PT about 2mo. is done this week and may want to see him in 2-3 mo.! This kind of sums up what he's been doing and I'll follow up on=lline so we can keep him moving in right direction.

[@luizadaniells348]

Ashwagandha, Brahmi, ginko biloba tablets, exercise, whole foods, fruits and vegetables are good for Parkinson.

[@luizadaniells348]

Ginger, vitamin C n E are also good. The best is Ashwagandha.

[@genevanull4533]

Great video and have started doing these. Your videos are short, concise & informative

[@Wyn50]

Your videos are giving me hope. I walk with a cane and have no confidence when I'm anywhere other than at home. I can do the 20 second standing on one leg (touching once in a while when using my weak leg) & I can do the hoe to heel stand for 20 seconds. I'm going to keep going w/ those and add the others as I progress. I definitely think it will increase my confidence and stop the shuffling. I lost 125 lbs. simply by counting calories so know I have the determination to get in fight mode and do the exercises I need to do to improve my mobility.

[@neurolasticinstitute424]

Keep it up! You can improve!

[@mosquitocoast25]

Stick with it mate.

[@donnarichey144]

I did this in rehab and they work.

[@amarlalverma9545]

Very simple exercise. It can be done without any supervisor. Many thanks for suggesting this exercise.

[@millertas]

Being doing these exercises as my balance has not been good since I became concussed when 11. Now 64 I feel my balance improving after only a few weeks.

[@neurolasticinstitute424]

that's awesome to hear! Thank you!!

[@lulumoon6942]

Still trying to relearn to walk after 3 yrs and 3rd brain surgery... Cannot use a walker unassisted. I KNOW I can breakthrough! ❤️🙏

[@Mrs.TJTaylor]

Don’t give up. I had brain and cranial nerve damage. I spent two years bedridden. I couldn’t walk for years. Now I walk. You can do this. Little by little.

[@ianstewartorr8455]

I had my brain surgery 45 years ago and still occasionally have a balance thing but I watch and practice I don’t want to injure my self in a fall my love from Scotland 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@timmyodaley1411]

You are doing great. Keep rockin.

[@debra6671]

Prayers 🙏

[@angelacodling2262]

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[@jazzman1626]

I can stand on my right foot for more than 20 seconds, but on my left foot, only 6. I’m surprised at my improvement compared with a couple of years ago. I’m much encouraged by this. Thank you so much.

[@neurolasticinstitute424]

Keep it up

[@johncrabtree8857]

That's what she said

[@albertdevakaram3479]

I strongly believe these exercises will surely do affected people a world of good.

[@garycombs5721]

Roller skating on a regular basis is by far the greatest activity for improving balance.

[@altavanrensburg7027]

Not if you're 80....🤔

[@SixxFixx]

3 years ago I had a spinal cord injury. I'm really hoping I can improve with your exercises. I hope to walk again. I walk with a walker atm.

[@ErlindaAnajao]

am an elderly of seventy seven summers balancing is a huge issue for

[@SixxFixx]

@@ErlindaAnajao Sorry :(

[@Pawel__M]

Thank you very much. I will try to include the 4th exercise in my daily workouts. I practice the other ones, besides I walk sideways (while facing a wall etc.). I first walk to the left by first putting my right foot to the left of my left foot etc, as if crossing the legs, then, after a few steps, I change the direction and start putting my left foot to the right of my right foot. I have multiple sclerosis (secondary progressive) - the lack of balance and permanent fatigue are the most debilitating symptoms in my case.

[@georgemills8799]

Ioi 0:02

[@hopejennings7514]

Great advice, I fell one time , and and scared to fell again . Im 83 and was very active when I was in my 70 , then had to 2 knee replacement, and 3 back surgery ,both affected my balance 😢

[@kennethcoder2989]

I am going to try this very hard. Thank you.

[@deborahhall4848]

I love this balance exercise. Please share more balance exercises that can help me to keep from falling.

[@gailpool4042]

Very good exercises to improve balance. Walking backwards, however, is really easy for me.

[@karennuttall7059]

Great advice to put weight over standing leg really helps !

[@stevelopez372]

I will definitely add this to my daily regimen. Good stuff. Thanks for sharing.

[@137bob3d]

for those who cant afford P.T. i have a slow method to offer you to improve your balance. its outdoors too. along a sizable stretch of grass ... a yard , or a park walk in circles. i dont mean a 10' diameter circle. but the one that comes from turning around in place. a 360. then try and do this on the move. slowly to start with. i do this with hiking poles to catch when i start to fall over. then and now. watch out for cans or rocks or whatever on the grass. as slamming into something with your foot while it is moving sideways can quickly injure your knee. this began for me 4 years back after a knee injury. when the treatment was simply to walk sideways in the same grass setting. one side then do a 180 and lead with the other foot. the idea to do circles came later on. now i do both. walk sideways 3 cycles , do a 180 and repeat. then do 3 360's on the move. it is something i now realize is using knee and hip muscles like never before. and also think of balance as a 'muscle' that needs worked out too. after 4 years i do this with way less wobble than when i started. my knee is healed to where i can kick start my 100cc dirt bike w/o it hurting in a year or two you will be advanced enough to try it on plain old hard ground. this opens up more places for practice. and , again, look ahead 20' to make sure nothing is there to run into. one thing i've added in an ongoing evolution of this practice is during the moving 360's is to close my eyes. except at the end of one turn i'll do a snapshot opening to get my bearings ( i tend to walk in a arc line with eyes closed ) then re-close them. there's more ... so far i've done 10 360's in a row without the periodic snapshot. when i'm on a big grassy field , say a soccer one. where the turf is uniform

[@chrisdevalcourt648]

Interesting. I'll give it a try.

[@007-v3f]

Hi I am from India. I practice it.Awesome result! Congrats for making this video.

[@paulmullins4676]

As a PT for 42 years I found it most important for patients to learn how to recover from a stumble. Usually they cross legs before falling. So I have them cross their legs and get a nudge to where they have to UNCROSS to recover. I secure them by holding a gait belt during this. But my assistance is not supportive unless they need it. Have the patient stand in front of a wall feet close together and push them backwards so they have to make a step backwards to recover. Sometimes patients have unlearned how to do this and fall backwards like a tree being cut down. Make a soccer ball out of a couple rolled towels and duct tape. As you secure them with a gait belt but not enough to assist in their balance have them dribble the ball with small kicks across the room. A regular ball would be kicked away hence the towels. This requires them to be developing one leg stance and balance reflexes that are dynamic. Have the patient grab a cane horizontally with you doing likewise with the same cane.You ask them to push or pull you until you have to take a step. They are allowed to step in anyway to disturb your balance. They are the aggressor. They have to challenge their balance skills but they don’t think about it as they are trying to best you. Have them step up onto and then the next step off a 4-7 inch jazzercise step. Repeat many times. You of course lightly hold the gait belt around them.

[@johannlidauer3446]

-thanks from Austria!

[@moon-ud8tq]

Got to try these exercises; I know standing on one leg for many seconds is already hard for me. 👍

[@LB-ty6ks]

Excellent, I will work these exercises into my daily routine.

[@tonychorley4936]

Thank you so much for this, my balance has become poor since starting on my new hear med, I am sure this will help me rebuild my balance.

[@sharadjain588]

Doug,this was a brilliant tutorial. I am going to start now and will give my feedback after four weeks to see the results for my balance.Thanks very much.

[@neurolasticinstitute424]

Thank you! I am looking forward to hearing how it goes.

[@fsilber330]

I've seen tennis videos claiming that poor balance is one of the problems that keeps many mediocre players from advancing and using in matches the aggressive strokes they practice. A standard that he says tennis players should try to reach is not just the ability to balance on one foot, but to be able to do so with one's eyes closed. I find that extremely difficult and have been working to slowly improve.

[@gorguithiam9708]

Thank you very much Doctor for sharing your knowledge. This is very true what you said about balance. GOD ALMIGHTY BLESS YOU AND YOUR WHOLE FAMILY INSHA-ALLAH AMEEN 🙏🏿❤🙏🏿❤🙏🏿

[@kimhollenbeck1308]

Thank you for this video and I am going to practice doing these balancing exercises at home,I am legally blind with limited vision and I have arthritis that affects my balance.

[@a1orski]

Heel to toe exercise is great in case you're given a field sobriety test! Nice video.

[@faracarolinad.pedracio264]

tHANKS FOR THESE EXERCISES.....

[@dwest3761]

Wow, these are some great ideas. I just had Total Knee Replacement at 72 years old, the right knee, mid Feb, 2023. I have learned that better posture helps. Look forward 20, 30, 50 feet. Don't look down at your feet. At night, point your flashlight out ahead of you, not down at your feet. Point positive. Look positive. Like you would riding a bicycle, skiing, kayaking......look where you want to go, not where you are. I did not do well with these tests tonight. My first time trying them. But I will do them and I will get the hang of it. One question is a problem I have is bending down to pick up tennis ball. Squatting is still hard because of the knee. Good ROM at 120-125 but not good enough for full squats. Balance is way off. Even just looking down at my feet to pick up the ball. Any ideas would be greatly ag=appreciated. Thank you.......

[@paulpletcher6517]

Fabulous info. Now how do U rehab fingers & wrists?

[@xlife642]

Thanks so much for this

[@iftikharalikhan4303]

Thanks for good and at home exercises.

[@hestergreen2031]

Thank you so very much for this. I’m going to be doing these exercises daily.

[@lindaturner9806]

Thank you, I will put these exercises into practice

[@LilyfromUruguay]

Thank you so much for this useful info. Greetings from Uruguay!

[@KurlyKath]

Your Videos are GREAT! They're very encouraging and have given me hope when I was getting pretty discouraged. Thank you!

[@neurolasticinstitute424]

I'm so glad!

[@debbiecox3147]

Excellent video and information thank you.

[@mapes1]

Many thanks 👍🏻

[@laura3071934]

I'm currently doing Physical Therapy to improve balance after a bad fall. Part of the exercises they have me doing are the tandem walk and the backwards walk , it is strange but for me the backwards walking is so much easier than the tandem walk forward 🤔

[@alanmackenzie6909]

Thanks. Good advice.

[@ronaldrose7593]

Sincere thanks for sharing this informative video. 🤗

[@wandabrady2178]

This video was so helpful thank you ❤

[@johngoh767]

Hello Doug, fantastic exercise to improve balance and a challenge seniors should be thankful. In my case, Doug, I am 86 years old with a foot drop, and living with my wife only and fell down a few times since the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020, and now have to use a walking cane. So can you advise what method can I use for a senior with a footdrop?

[@movdqa]

I have a computer table in the basement and there's a big, open space in front of it. So I load up KZbin videos and watch them while doing my balance and flexibility yoga poses. The balance poses are Warrior I, Warrior II, Warrior III, Half-Moon, Eagle, Tree, Side Angle, and Triangle. I try to do these daily but there are times when I don't do them for several days to a week. One thing about balance is that you lose it pretty fast if you don't use it. I started doing balance exercises after falling down the stairs a few times while on chemo. The chemo resulted in permanent neuropathy in my feet so feedback isn't the best.

[@bobbiebrewster851]

I’m going to try today Thanks for sending! I

[@tomschi9485]

Thanks a lot! - *Pretty ingenious - and very surprising. I didn't think it would be difficult* to keep your balance with these exercises. Well, try it yourself 🙂.

[@neurolasticinstitute424]

Many thanks!

[@sarahwong7780]

Thank you very much for sharing!

[@mikeb1039]

I like to walk (balance) on the long curbs going into the grocery at sams and costco, Gone from stepping off several times to almost never now. I can also be tripped by something and stay upright where I was starting to fall in those instances. I'm 64.

[@MegaMusical10]

Fantastic, thanks!

[@inezzbeadz]

My balance is off, I will try this Thankyou

[@cookwithevevoon2518]

So glad that I found your channel. Its really useful. Full watch and full support. I am your new fan.

[@shawannaferrell1501]

Are these helpful to people elderly that has no ability without assistance.

[@izharahmedansari5628]

Nyce info sir

[@andicastro1203]

I needed this thanks

[@ismailbaig9900]

excellent sir keep it up

[@susilemare198]

Thanks

[@viteliolozada8066]

great content

[@HenryFalkner]

After a hip replacement 7 years ago, Covid 9 repeat prescription 2, two years ago, gave me vertigo when emptying the dishwasher. I did not take the booster. I can now empty the dishwasher again without vertigo.

[@victoriababy888]

Hi Doug 😍 I like this thank you!!

[@Gisela8603]

Thank you this was very helpful

[@xungngo8249]

Thank so much ❤

[@ranaujahid8529]

Great videos , thanks

[@helend222]

Thank you.

[@maryannblaubach976]

Looks easy enough. I do the first 3 now. Still need work!

[@missgandavlogs5306]

Thanks for sharing And God 💕🙏❤️💟 Bless

[@thb6680]

So helpful! Is there a reason you don’t use the big belt to hold onto them ?

[@doloresstaana744]

How about poor balance and dizziness altogether caused by my ears issue.

[@Copswife]

Thank you!

[@lotus4276]

Thanks sir 🙏

[@sajhaeden8021]

Thanks Doug!

[@annstegmayer4316]

Good information, explained clearly A+

[@jerikropp6394]

Toe raises are also good for developing balance

[@sundarks2356]

Useful exercises.

[@peterwhyte317]

Like Ricky L, I never completely regained my balance after a stroke 15 years ago, and I gave up cycling and mountain climbing. I am unhappy about exposed heights, even on the telly. I will practice your exercises, for which thank you! Do you advise doing them bare-foot (which is a bit more wobbly,) or solid shoes? Any other advice will be welcome.

[@chrisdevalcourt648]

Peter, I lost all balance after a stroke 19 years ago. I have regained a lot but but still have shaking on my left side both hand and foot. It's challenging and appears to be getting worse as I age. As Churchill said 'never, never never quit! Be blessed!

[@georgewoodward2698]

I have peripheral neuropathy affecting my lower legs. Will this prevent improving my balance by preventing proprioception?

[@anjnagupta7468]

A great video thank you. How do I get hold of your other videos? I did not understand how to Access other videos

[@pigjubby1]

Awesome.

[@We_Must_Resist]

Thanks.

[@crherrick111]

Good video. What do you think of a 5th exercise? Stand barefooted on your non-dominant foot with your eyes closed. As you age, this becomes harder and harder. Young people can do it for a minute, people past 60 often can't do it for even two seconds. It's actually used as a test for biological aging. Even though I can easily perform all 4 of the exercises you show in the video, I'm going to try them (probably for longer) and see if it positively affects my time in standing on one leg with my eyes closed. I'm interested in your thoughts.

[@caroljermey4314]

Yes, good advice - difficylt to do but good on you if you do!

[@DianeSmith-x6l]

Keep trying don't give up u will do it I did diane

[@rajendrankulvel3093]

There are YOGA programs or. Methods that can slowly and gradually improve the strength of nervous system. Try please

[@bidyapatisingha8391]

Good, I like it.

[@anneross5347]

Will this help even though I have no feeling in my feet through diabetes