Eyes-Open Hop
1. Balance on left leg. Hop forward and back 10 times, pausing to stabilize between hops. Switch legs and repeat.
2. As above, but hopping side to side 10 times with each leg.
Eyes-closed balance exercise
(Keep a chair nearby to rest your hand on if needed.)
1. Stand on left leg, arms out to sides. Close your eyes and balance for 30 to 60 seconds. Switch legs and repeat.
2. Balancing on left leg, hug arms over chest. Close eyes for 30 to 60 seconds; switch legs and repeat.
Need something a little more challenging? Try to master this combo from MensHealth.com:
Better balance drill
1. Mark a 10-foot straight line on the floor or ground with chalk or tape, or by laying out a rope or clothesline.
2. Stand at one end and squat until your fingers brush the ground. Holding this position, walk the line without bouncing. When you finish, pause 5 seconds, and then stand up and squat back down five times. Then pick a spot a few feet away and leap toward it, being sure to land on the balls of your feet.
3. Repeat the whole routine five times.
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