The aging process affects not only your external appearance but also your brain function. Balance and coordination diminish as we age. In order to keep your brain alert you need to practice everyday drills to maintain your balance and coordination. How do you train your brain ? I instruct my clients to do simple and easy tasks on one leg always alternating sides. For example: brush your teeth on one leg and switch, brush your hair on one leg and switch,and so on. Another simple exercise is: standing in front of a mirror raising one foot off the ground (either with your leg straight or bent) keeping your back straight and your hips stable. It is very important to understand that balance is the correlation between your brain, your core and your feet. Always begin by paying attention to your feet. If your foot begins to wabble as you are standing on one foot, try to control your foot. Plant your foot on the floor from your toes to your heel, and keep your whole foot grounded. Just by doing this you will keep your balance better. Then pay attention to your core. Keep your stomach in at all times, this will help you keep your back and your hips stable. And last but not least, is to concentrate in keeping everything stable. Focusing on your balance keeps your brain alert and aware. I invite you to begin today to do simple and safe tasks on one foot everyday so you can experience how your balance improves in less time that you can imagine.
