Trainer » balance https://www.trainer.ae/articles Mon, 05 Jun 2023 14:10:31 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.39 The Top 3 Simple Exercises For Improving Balance https://www.trainer.ae/articles/5-exercises-guaranteed-to-increase-balance-4567 https://www.trainer.ae/articles/5-exercises-guaranteed-to-increase-balance-4567#comments Thu, 26 Nov 2015 16:29:08 +0000 http://www.trainer.ae/articles/?p=4567 read more »]]>

To perform efficient movements across a host of activities and tasks, you need to be able to maintain control of your body’s positioning. Having better balance will increase your ability to maintain control of a particular body position while performing any task with minimal postural sway, and balance exercises will help strengthen your body’s extremely important core muscles which play an important role in maintaining the stability of the body. So if you’ve been feeling a bit wobbly lately, try these core training exercises for better balance:

1. Hip Twist

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Start by sitting comfortably with your abdominal muscles contracted and your legs lifted to a balanced position. Place your hands on the floor, facing forward. Lifting your head, lengthen your spine and stretch your legs away from you, making sure to engage your abs. Inhale deeply and point your toes. Circle your legs clockwise ten times and switch to anti-clockwise. Lastly, lower your legs several inches down and rotate ten more times on each side.

2. Walking Heel Toe

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This is a pretty simple but very effective movement. In a standing position, make sure your spine and back bones are properly aligned and your abdominal muscles contracted. Now walk very slowly in a straight line, placing the foot in front so that the heel of the front foot touches the toes of the rear foot. With time, you will gradually get used to it, then feel free to close your eyes.

3. Single Leg Balance on Pillow

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You will need a small pillow or cushion for this one. Start by standing on the pillow on one leg and try maintaining your balance for at least one minute. As you improve gradually, try closing your eyes or adding more pillows.

Balance exercises should be initially performed for 5 minutes a day and progressed to 10-15 minutes or longer, provided they do not cause major discomfort. Ensure that your environment is safe to prevent serious injury in-case you lose your balance and fall.

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The younger sister of the ordinary bicycle here we have the unicycle, a one-wheeled vehicle.

A little ability to have balance will eventually be important but anyone can choose to try out a unicycle. Beginners at first will stumble and occasionally fall but the more times you train the quicker you’ll progress and see control improvement.

What are the benefits of the Unicycle ?

  1. Burning calories
  2. Learning excellent coordination
  3. Progressing with balance
  4. Increased concentration
  5. Builds core
  6. Increase in health

Environmentally Friendly

The unicycle is an superb mode of transportation, and many citizens use it as means of commuting around their communities. As well as being environmentally friendly, the unicycle means you keep your money inside your wallet as it requires no fuel. With little instruments the unicycle is also cheap to repair.

How fast does the Unicycle go?

The unicycle can reach high speeds of 10 mph. Ideally, beginners are looking to start with a 20 inch wheeler until they master riding the unicycle and maintaining balance.

More information :

  • Height of a unicycle determines the size of the wheel – The higher it is, the bigger the wheel.
  • 20 inch wheel can reach speeds of 5 mph
  • 36 inch wheel can reach speeds of 10 mph

Where to Cycle?

If you’re looking to achieve high speeds, the best place to take your unicycle would be pavements with flat surfaces. When cycling uphill or on uneven surfaces you’ll experience difficulty in balance and similarly see a decline in your speed.

Exercise and Training

The unicycle can be used as a source of exercise, include it in your training program. If you’re cycling over half an hour 3 to 4 days a week it is absolutely a credit to your health. The speed at which you reach is only dependent on how quickly you pedal and as previously discussed the surface of where you cycle.

With experience you can begin to challenge yourself and learn new tricks. Cycle with one foot or even backwards, eventually you’ll be good and confident enough to sign up for unicycle activities.

Important

  • Wear a helmet at all times
  • Appropriate cycling clothing
  • Appropriate trainers
  • Padded gloves
  • Knee pads
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