Keep It Simple

As the end of January approaches it is true for many of us that the “New Years resolutions” have already fallen by the wayside or for many they may be still in the planning stages. Perhaps the resolutions were too mammoth to begin with ………My advice is to keep it simple.

The ability to stand on one leg is important. When walking you spend about 40% of time with one foot on the ground as the other leg is swinging through the air. Improving your balance can help you improve sports performance and it may help you prevent falls which could cause more serious injury. It is also good for your brain. A single leg stance exercise is a simple way to start building better balance. It is easy to do and can be modified to increase the challenge as your balance improves. Many dentists agree that brushing your teeth takes at least two minutes.

So here is my suggestion…… While brushing your teeth in the morning stand on one leg. One minute for the top teeth and one minute for the bottom. If one minute is too big a challenge, start with a shorter time and at least you have the sink to hold onto until your balance improves. When you have mastered this you can start trying to balance on one leg with eyes closed….. So for New Years resolutions keep it simple…..

If you follow my suggestion your simple exercise is good:

for your balance
good for your endurance
good for your brain
& last but not least good for your pearly whites !!

“If you reach for the stars you may hit the mountain tops”.