How to improve your balance.

Hi, everybody. My name is Lance Porter, and I am a personal trainer in Bradenton, Florida. I do a lot of work with senior clients - I am 65 years old myself. A major concern for people my age or older is: balance. We all know someone who has taken a fall. Sometimes they get right back up. But sometimes the result is catastrophic.

So how do you improve your balance? You practice standing on one leg! Try it right now. Just shift your weight onto your right leg, then lift your left foot an inch or two off the floor. You will immediately feel a network of stabilizer muscles in your right leg jump into action. These stabilizer muscles go all the way from your hip to the tips of your toes. When you stand on two legs, they don't do much. But when you stand on one leg, they work frantically to maintain your equilibrium.

I have a video on YouTube that demonstrates an outstanding balance exercise called the "March-pause." I really believe that everyone my age or older should do the March-pause for a minute or two everyday. It is easy to do. It is absolutely a suitable exercise for seniors. And it will definitely improve your balance.

Here's the link:

If you happen to live in Bradenton, Florida and you're looking for a personal trainer, get in touch! Give me a call at 502 475-4686. Or send an email to lancenelsonporter@gmail.com.

You can do it!