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Balance is as important for successful sports participation, as it is for everyday activities and protection from falls at any age. Body balance is derived from a healthy nervous system along with strong muscles and healthy joints. You can improve all-around balance with practice and the Bosu Balance Trainer, which is an excellent piece of equipment to do this with. Here are a couple of beginner exercises to try; First stand upright on a flat surface and close your eyes for 20 seconds, if you have stable balance in this position, lift 1 leg off the ground, it can be knee up or heel up, then lift arms to your side or front to balance if necessary and hold for 20 seconds.
Next if you can do this using your arms to balance, then try it with your arms at your side. After standing on one leg with your eyes closed for 20 seconds, try a one-legged squat to the point where the thigh makes an angle of about 45 degrees with the lower leg,(about a quarter of the way down). After you have mastered these challenges, you can now try them on a Bosu Balance Trainer and take them to another level.
