HOW TO BECOME MORE BALANCED
It’s Never Too Late You don’t need to grow up as an athlete to enjoy exercise as an adult. There is no point in your life where it is too late to start being more active than you currently are. There are plenty of ways to incorporate light activity into your lifestyle, such as: • Taking a walk in the evening with your family • Wearing a pedometer and trying to take more steps every day • Joining your local community center and using the pool to swim laps several times a week • Engaging in lightweight training at home before work • Taking a yoga class These are just several examples of how you could incorporate more activity into your lifestyle without making many large changes to your way of life. If you feel that your physical health or an old injury is holding you back from being active, contact us. Working with a physical therapist can help you achieve improved balance and a healthy lifestyle. www.aaaptlv.com
In addition, taking steps to ensure that you are getting a full night of rest, that you are exercising regularly, and that you are eating a healthy diet are all strong components to ensuring you are well-balanced. Think about the percentage of time that you spend working during the week. For most people this number is well over 40 hours per week! Then consider how much time is spent driving to and from work and around town on errands, and then consider the time spent doing things you have to do at home, like the dishes or the laundry. Then really think about how much time you are spending doing the things that make you feel better — including those hobbies that you love, but also being active and engaging with the people you care about. Part of becoming a more balanced person means finding ways to spend your time more wisely and taking more time for yourself as needed.
E X E R C I S E E S S E N T I A L S
TRY TH I S MOVEMENT I N ORDER TO STRENGTHEN YOUR BAL ANCE
Exercises copyright of
S I NGL E L EG STANCE - FORWARD
Stand tall. Be close to support, both at your sides and behind in case you lose your balance. Balance on one leg. Hold for 10 seconds. Alternate sides.
Good stretch for your balance.
Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
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