Balance = communication between your mind and your muscles
that allow your body to remain stable.
Balance exercises are important for people of all ages.
Older adults should practice balancing to prevent falls and hopefully serious
injuries. However, balance isn’t just important for the elderly. For example, 80% of all ACL (knee) tears are “non-contact”
injuries, usually occurring when landing or pivoting. Studies show the best
prevention of ACL tears is balance and stability exercises. 
My favorite balance exercise is the Single-Leg Touchdown (see pic).
Beginners can start just reaching out an inch or two. If you are more advanced,
you can touch the ground or use a dumbbell. Click the link below to my video demonstration.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GafJ9wVIMMA&feature=plcp
Start by doing 1-2 sets of 15 (each leg) every day!!
Tips – make sure the knee of the leg you are balancing on
stays directly over your foot and doesn’t shift in or out. Enjoy Life - Workout!
Mandy
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