When we set ourselves as a goal improve our physical condition We can have a specific aspect in mind such as increasing our muscles or being able to run a marathon, for example. In those cases, strength and endurance would be the main physical abilities that we should train.
Along with these, speed and flexibility are also part of the basic physical abilities that every human being must have and whose good condition is an indicator of a healthy body. The motor qualities They are also key, and among them we find coordination and balance.
The latter, balance, is considered a determining quality as an ally for physical and mental health. According to an article from the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM), balance is perfected as we grow, however, with aging it deteriorates: “The simple action of getting dressed can become a heroic balancing act for an older person, trying to put on pants while holding on “on one leg.”
The importance of balance
Among other reasons, losing balance can occur because our strength, muscles and ability to coordinate movements are dissipating. This combination of factors is the perfect mix for us to be victims of falls and physical limitationsfor which many people of a certain age can become afraid of doing daily movements or activities. To this must be added the consequences of potentially injuring or breaking a bone.
It is evident, therefore, the importance of maintaining good physical shape as we age, both for keep a good balancelike the rest of the capacities, in minimum conditions to be independent and lead a life as normal as possible.
Fitness specialist Marcos Vázquez has spoken about this on his TikTok profile, whose username is @fitness.revolucionario and where he has more than 32,500 followers. «Beyond sport, many studies indicate that balance is also a good predictor of longevity», Vázquez begins by saying.
The expert gives the example of people who cannot balance on one leg for at least 10 seconds, they have an up to 84% higher risk of mortality during the following years of his life.
Exercises to improve balance
Along with the multiple information and studies that he shows in his video, Vázquez also teaches key exercises to practice and improve our balance.
As can be seen in the images, we must stand up, barefoot and lift one leg bending the knee while standing on the other leg stretched out and with the foot completely planted on the ground: “You can start with 15 or 20 seconds with each leg and then increase the duration until you reach a minute,” he explains.
When you manage to master that exercise with each leg, the improvement can continue by increasing the difficulty a little: “For example, Take your leg back as far as you can without your foot touching the ground. and then bring it forward by raising the knee above the hip. This way you will fine-tune your balance and feel better both inside and out for years to come.
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