To see if your balance is on the shaky side, here are three tests you can try. Before doing so, make sure you’re in a safe environment in case you fall.
- Stand with your feet together, ankles touching and arms folded across your chest. You should be able to stand in this position, with your eyes closed, for 60 seconds.
- Stand on one foot, without your other foot touching your standing leg. Those under age 60 should be able to stand for 29 seconds with their eyes open. People 60 and older should be able to clock 22 seconds.
- Stand on one foot with your hands on your hips, placing the other foot against the inside of your knee. Raising the heel of your standing foot off the floor, you should be able to remain steady and upright for 25 seconds. (CNN)
- Two easy ways to strengthen your balance:
- Climb stairs
- Stand up from a seated position
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