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Balance Exercises
By John Erickson, NASM, NFPT Certified Trainer

BALANCE EXERCISE 1 (beginner)
Point your toe out to the front, to the side, then to the rear whole keeping your leg straight. Hold each position for 3 seconds or more. You can advance this exercise by bringing your leg as high as you can for each position. Repeat both sides.

BALANCE EXERCISE 2 (intermediate)
Drive your knee up and out to the side while you keep your toe pointed up. Hold each position for 3 seconds or more. This exericse is also great for hip flexibility. Repeat both sides.

BALANCE EXERCISE 3 (advanced technique)
Reach out as far as you can with your hands and as far back with your foot. Point your toe backwards and hands forward. Try to get as close to parallel to the ground as possible. Repeat both sides.