{"id":3127,"date":"2026-09-19T07:40:54","date_gmt":"2026-09-19T07:40:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/optimalfitness-health.com\/?p=3127"},"modified":"2026-09-19T07:40:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T07:40:54","slug":"this-strange-exercise-reveals-what-your-balance-is-missing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/optimalfitness-health.com\/?p=3127","title":{"rendered":"This Strange Exercise Reveals What Your Balance Is Missing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LJg2e43q--s\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Check out my Workout Membership in the Free Trial: http:\/\/bit.ly\/3PdpDQG \u2728<\/p>\n<p>Balance exercises should prepare you for more than standing still on one leg. In this video, physical therapist Dr. Alyssa Kuhn demonstrates three directional balance movements that can help you feel steadier when stepping forward, moving sideways, backing up, navigating obstacles, and changing directions.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll begin by testing forward, sideways, and backward toe taps to discover which direction challenges your balance the most. Then, you\u2019ll learn how to combine them into a three-way balance exercise and progress to a more advanced clock exercise.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also learn:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Why each direction matters during everyday activities<br \/>\n\u2022 When to reduce your hand support<br \/>\n\u2022 How to progress to the hovering variation<br \/>\n\u2022 Common balance exercise mistakes to avoid<br \/>\n\u2022 How often to practice these movements<\/p>\n<p>This exercise can be adapted to your current ability, whether you are beginning balance training, returning to exercise, or looking for a more functional way to improve your balance after 50.<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe for practical exercises and physical therapy tips to help you build stronger joints, improve mobility, and keep doing the activities you love.<\/p>\n<p>Always use a stable surface as needed. If you are recovering from surgery or have specific movement restrictions, follow the recommendations provided by your healthcare professional.<\/p>\n<p>0:00 Introduction<br \/>\n0:28 Exercise 1<br \/>\n1:50 Exercise 2<br \/>\n3:47 Exercise 3<br \/>\n4:54 How to Prioritize<br \/>\n5:07 Put it all together<br \/>\n6:57 How to modify<br \/>\n7:23 Mobility benefits<br \/>\n7:50 Conclusion<\/p>\n<p>#BalanceExercises #BalanceAfter50 #HealthyAging #balance <\/p>\n<p>Follow us on social media:<br \/>\nWebsite: https:\/\/keeptheadventurealive.com<br \/>\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/adventurealive<br \/>\nPrivate Facebook Group: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/adventurealive<br \/>\nInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/adventurealive\/<br \/>\nPinterest: https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/adventurealive\/_created\/<br \/>\nSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/alyssaadventurealive<br \/>\nPodcast: https:\/\/osteoarthritis.buzzsprout.com<br \/>\nAmazon store: https:\/\/amazon.com\/shop\/adventurealive<\/p>\n<p>Disclaimer: This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site. 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