{"id":66343,"date":"2024-10-14T07:07:21","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T07:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=66343"},"modified":"2024-10-14T07:07:21","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T07:07:21","slug":"static-balance-exercises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/static-balance-exercises\/","title":{"rendered":"Static Balance Exercises: What Are They? Benefits, Examples, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/static-balance-exercises\/#What_Are_the_Best_Static_Balance_Exercises\" >What Are the Best Static Balance Exercises?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/static-balance-exercises\/#What_Is_Static_Balance_Good_for\" >What Is Static Balance Good for?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/static-balance-exercises\/#Reduces_the_Risk_of_Falls_and_Injury\" >Reduces the Risk of Falls and Injury<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/static-balance-exercises\/#It_Can_Improve_Your_Postural_Balance\" >It Can Improve Your Postural Balance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/static-balance-exercises\/#Can_Improve_Aging_Attitudes_in_Older_Adults\" >Can Improve Aging Attitudes in Older Adults<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/static-balance-exercises\/#Can_Reduce_the_Risk_of_Cardiovascular_Disease_in_Older_Adults\" >Can Reduce the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Older Adults<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/static-balance-exercises\/#How_Do_You_Maintain_Static_Balance\" >How Do You Maintain Static Balance?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/static-balance-exercises\/#How_Can_I_Tell_If_My_Static_Balance_Is_Good_or_Bad\" >How Can I Tell If My Static Balance Is Good or Bad?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/static-balance-exercises\/#Feet_Together\" >Feet Together<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/static-balance-exercises\/#Semi-Tandem_Stand\" >Semi-Tandem Stand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/static-balance-exercises\/#Tandem_Stand\" >Tandem Stand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/static-balance-exercises\/#Single_Leg_Stand\" >Single Leg Stand<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/static-balance-exercises\/#What_Are_the_5_Best_Static_Balance_Exercises\" >What Are the 5 Best Static Balance Exercises?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/static-balance-exercises\/#How_to_Improve_Static_Sitting_Balance\" >How to Improve Static Sitting Balance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/static-balance-exercises\/#Shift_Your_Weight_from_Side_to_Side\" >Shift Your Weight from Side to Side<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/static-balance-exercises\/#Single_Leg_Lift\" >Single Leg Lift<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/static-balance-exercises\/#Single-Leg_Knee_Extensions\" >Single-Leg Knee Extensions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/static-balance-exercises\/#Do_Balance_Exercises_Really_Work\" >Do Balance Exercises Really Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/static-balance-exercises\/#How_Long_Does_it_Take_to_Improve_Static_Balance\" >How Long Does it Take to Improve Static Balance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/static-balance-exercises\/#At_What_Age_Do_You_Start_Practicing_Static_Balance\" >At What Age Do You Start Practicing Static Balance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/static-balance-exercises\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/static-balance-exercises\/#Can_poor_balance_be_improved\" >Can poor balance be improved?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/static-balance-exercises\/#At_what_age_does_balance_get_worse\" >At what age does balance get worse?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/static-balance-exercises\/#Can_you_regain_balance_as_you_age\" >Can you regain balance as you age?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/static-balance-exercises\/#What_vitamin_is_good_for_balance\" >What vitamin is good for balance?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/static-balance-exercises\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to working out, people often concentrate all their efforts on endurance and strength training, forgetting that there is more to exercise than just these two kinds of workout styles. Balance and flexibility workouts also need to be added to your routine in order to give you a well-rounded exercise program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=static_balance_exercises\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Static balance exercises are one example of balance exercises that should be included in your weekly routine, particularly if you\u2019re an older adult. Read on to learn why these exercises are good for you, some static balance exercise examples that you can do at home or in the office, and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Best_Static_Balance_Exercises\"><\/span><b>What Are the Best Static Balance Exercises?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you will see later in the static balance exercise examples, these exercises come in many formats and we cannot say that some are better than others. However, what we would recommend is that you should always start with what feels easiest to you and work your way up to more challenging examples.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Static_Balance_Good_for\"><\/span><b>What Is Static Balance Good for?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before getting into the benefits of good static balance or static balance exercises, what exactly does the term \u2018static balance\u2019 refer to? One study published in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BioMed Research International<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> defines this as \u2018the ability to maintain an upright posture and to keep the line of gravity within the limits of the base of support\u2019 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5605868\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, in simpler terms, static balance simply refers to the ability to maintain your body in a fixed posture\/stable position. This could mean something such as being able to simply stand still, stand on one foot, or sit on a chair while using your phone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Static balance shouldn\u2019t be confused with <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/dynamic-balance\/\">dynamic balance<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the former refers to the capacity to hold the body in a specific position and posture, dynamic balance is defined as \u2018the ability to maintain stability during weight shifting, often while changing the base of support\u2019 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5605868\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In layman\u2019s terms, it refers to the ability to maintain balance when our bodies are in motion, i.e. being stable while walking, running, or bending over.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So how does doing static balance exercises improve your life? Here are some benefits of such workouts<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduces_the_Risk_of_Falls_and_Injury\"><\/span><b>Reduces the Risk of Falls and Injury<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most obvious benefit of doing balance exercises of any kind &#8211; static or dynamic &#8211; is that they will improve your balance. While young adults and middle-aged people might not be at risk of falling over, older people are at a very high risk of this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Falling over not only causes a bruise to the ego, but it also increases the risk of injury, especially fractures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has shown that encouraging older persons to do more balance workouts, helps to increase their stability\/balance, which then reduces their risk of falling and any injury\/fractures they may acquire after falling (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8855720\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK560761\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced risk of falling and injury through balance isn\u2019t just a benefit for older adults. Balance training can have this benefit on people of all ages, but is especially important for those with disabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One study published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disability and Rehabilitation<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> journal stated that when children with diplegic cerebral palsy combined a traditional physical therapy exercise program with balance training, they showed significant improvements in their stability and fall risk compared to the children who only received traditional physical therapy training (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24032716\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe will shake off your mental funk, rid you of your energy-zapping habits, and help you sculpt the body of your dreams. Intrigued? <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=static_balance_exercises\">Hurry up and change your life for the better!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_Can_Improve_Your_Postural_Balance\"><\/span><b>It Can Improve Your Postural Balance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Postural balance refers to how stable your body is when doing normal everyday functions such as standing, sitting, or walking (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/mesh\/68004856\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). A study that looked at the best training programs for the preservation and rehabilitation of older adults found that both static and dynamic balance exercises worked best for this (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5605868\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This benefit is not only seen in older adults alone. A study published in 2022 showed that encouraging children to take part in static and dynamic exercises while doing daily mundane things such as brushing their teeth can help them increase their posture control (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0966636221006470\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Improve_Aging_Attitudes_in_Older_Adults\"><\/span><b>Can Improve Aging Attitudes in Older Adults<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While we all age, aging is often something that is looked down upon with many people doing all they can to slow it down. Due to how normalized this is, we don\u2019t realize how having a bad attitude toward the natural act of aging can affect our lives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One study published in 2021 stated that the worse an older person\u2019s attitude toward aging is, the less they\u2019re able to cope with challenges that come with getting older and the worse their quality of life and health becomes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bmcgeriatr.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12877-021-02394-5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, improving your balance could help improve this attitude, which can improve your health and quality of life as time goes on. A study published earlier this year in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMC Geriatrics <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">journal stated that engaging in sensory-based static balance training can help older adults improve their balance and it also has a positive effect on their aging attitude (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bmcgeriatr.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12877-023-04596-5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Reduce_the_Risk_of_Cardiovascular_Disease_in_Older_Adults\"><\/span><b>Can Reduce the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Older Adults<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may seem unlikely, but having bad balance has been seen to elevate the risk of age-related geriatric illnesses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a study published in late 2023, researchers looked at the findings from an 8-year study with over 120,000 participants and found that seniors who had impaired balance issues had an increased risk of incident cardiovascular disease. They concluded that having impaired balance could place populations with a high risk of cardiovascular illness at an even greater risk of the same (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/eurjmedres.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s40001-023-01426-7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=static_balance_exercises\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/25.png\" alt=\"static balance exercises\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Maintain_Static_Balance\"><\/span><b>How Do You Maintain Static Balance?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the most part, we don\u2019t need to do much to maintain our balance as we already have an organ that does this for us naturally. The vestibular system inside the inner ear does it for us (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK279394\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, even without damage to the ear, you can still find that you lose your balance. The main way to maintain static balance is through static balance exercises that specifically train your body to maintain and even improve this form of stability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/top-10-balance-exercises-for-seniors-at-home\/\"><i>Top 10 Balance Exercises for Seniors At Home<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_I_Tell_If_My_Static_Balance_Is_Good_or_Bad\"><\/span><b>How Can I Tell If My Static Balance Is Good or Bad?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The easiest way to do this is through a static balance test. You can do this using the 4-stage balance test that is often used by doctors on older adults. Here\u2019s how to do it (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/steadi\/media\/pdfs\/STEADI-Assessment-4Stage-508.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that you\u2019ll need a stopwatch for this. You can simply use the one already pre-installed in the clock app on your phone.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Feet_Together\"><\/span><b>Feet Together<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply stand with your feet side-by-side. Keep your feet together and see how many seconds you can stand like this without losing your balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Semi-Tandem_Stand\"><\/span><b>Semi-Tandem Stand<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place one foot slightly in front of the other foot. The instep of the foot placed at the front should be touching the big toe of the other foot. Hold this position and see how long you can stay like that.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tandem_Stand\"><\/span><b>Tandem Stand<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place one foot completely in front of the other foot. Unlike in point 2 above, the heel of the foot at the front should touch the toe of the foot at the back.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Single_Leg_Stand\"><\/span><b>Single Leg Stand<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand on one foot and time how long you can hold this position.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When getting tested by a professional, the patient is supposed to hold each position for approximately 10 seconds. Once the time is up, move on to the next position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re allowed to hold out your arms or move your body about to keep your balance, but you\u2019re not allowed to move your feet.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the majority of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gong-yoga\/\">yoga<\/a> styles are classified as <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/static-stretching\/\">static stretching<\/a>, you can also try to incorporate some <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kriya-yoga\/\">yoga<\/a> balance poses such as mountain pose, downward facing dog, tree pose, and the side warrior pose to improve your static balance. However, you should remember that if you\u2019re actively moving throughout the yoga exercise, this would be considered <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/static-vs-dynamic-stretching\/\">dynamic stretching<\/a>. This is typically seen in Vinyasa Flow yoga.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Intense sweat sessions, working weight loss tips, lip-smacking recipes come in one package with the BetterMe: Health Coaching app\u2014all at your fingertips, <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=static_balance_exercises\">start transforming your life now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_5_Best_Static_Balance_Exercises\"><\/span><b>What Are the 5 Best Static Balance Exercises?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do the above static balance test and see that you\u2019re not as stable as you\u2019d like to be, then you should start working on improving this. Please note that the 4 steps listed in the above exercise also work as static <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/top-10-balance-exercises-for-seniors-at-home\/\">balance exercises<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use them to practice your stability by holding each position for just 10 seconds and then moving up to the next step. Do this daily with the aim of improving the amount of time spent holding each position without falling over. Aim to get to a 60-second hold for each exercise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place note: Some ways to make the above-mentioned steps\/exercises more challenging include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standing on a soft surface such as a pillow or a piece of foam\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closing your eyes while doing each exercise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performing each move on your tiptoes instead of having each foot placed flat on the ground. You can hold onto a chair, wall, or counter top if you\u2019re afraid of falling.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=static_balance_exercises\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/28.png\" alt=\"static balance exercises\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Improve_Static_Sitting_Balance\"><\/span><b>How to Improve Static Sitting Balance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Static balance in sitting can be referred to as the ability to maintain stability while seated without using a backrest or arm rest. To improve this, try sitting on a chair with no arm rests or back support such as a stool and see how long you can hold this position. Focus on engaging your core and keeping an upright posture. This will improve your ability to hold yourself in this position.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research on stroke patients has also shown that performing trunk exercises on either stable or unstable surfaces can help improve trunk performance and dynamic sitting balance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24018373\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some dynamic balance examples for sitting balance include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shift_Your_Weight_from_Side_to_Side\"><\/span><b>Shift Your Weight from Side to Side<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by sitting upright on a stable chair with no arm rests.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping a straight back, slowly shift your weight to one side. Hold this position for a few seconds, then go back to the center.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat step 2 on the other side.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep twisting your body 10 times for each side of your body.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Single_Leg_Lift\"><\/span><b>Single Leg Lift<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by sitting upright and steadying yourself with your hands.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lift one leg while keeping your knee bent and hold it for approximately 5 seconds. Repeat with the other leg.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat the alternating exercise 5\u201310 times, depending on your strength.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Single-Leg_Knee_Extensions\"><\/span><b>Single-Leg Knee Extensions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit upright with your core engaged by pulling your belly button toward your spine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly extend one leg at the knee, hold for 2 seconds, then lower to the ground. Repeat with the other leg.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do two sets of 15 exercises.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Balance_Exercises_Really_Work\"><\/span><b>Do Balance Exercises Really Work?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, they do. From the studies outlined in the benefits section above, we can see that these exercises not only work to improve your balance, they can also significantly improve your quality of life and reduce the risk of injury in older adults.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/balance-pilates\/\"><i>Balance Pilates for Seniors: 10 Exercises You Can Do on Your Own<\/i><\/a><i><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=static_balance_exercises\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/30.png\" alt=\"static balance exercises\" \/><\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_it_Take_to_Improve_Static_Balance\"><\/span><b>How Long Does it Take to Improve Static Balance?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The effects of static balance exercises may be seen after just a week of training in some people but they may take longer in others. Sometimes just by focusing on this and training frequently, you can make quick improvements in how long you are able to hold these static balance exercises. It differs somewhat from weight training, where it takes time to build your strength and move up in weight. However, with any form of exercise, consistency is the key to success and improvements don\u2019t happen overnight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One children\u2019s study that was published earlier this year in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMC Research Notes<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stated that the effects of static and dynamic training could be seen in some children from as early as one week with some children exhibiting effects after three weeks and others after as long as six weeks. Researchers also stated that the longer the exercises were performed, the better the recorded effectiveness level (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10949652\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regarding healthy adults, a review published in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> showed that the effects of a routine that calls for training 10 minutes per day, three days per week can be seen in just four weeks (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/38086914_Evidence_Supporting_Balance_Training_in_Healthy_Individuals_A_Systemic_Review\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_What_Age_Do_You_Start_Practicing_Static_Balance\"><\/span><b>At What Age Do You Start Practicing Static Balance?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all start practicing our static balance at the ages of 3 to 6 years as this is the age where children start to learn how to use and integrate the three different sources of sensory information, namely visual, vestibular, and proprioception (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9618940\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, as we age, we start to lose our balance and postural control as the aging process affects central structures, the sensory system, and the motor functions, all of which affect movement and force control (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8899125\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, we would recommend that you start doing both dynamic and static balance exercises as soon as possible. Remember that research states that things such as strength, endurance, and balance worsen rapidly at the age of 75, so preserving all these factors now will help you out later in the future (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2075-1729\/13\/5\/1193\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, balance exercises will help you with your functional daily movement. It can even be beneficial for athletes who run, jump, and cut throughout their games. Improving your balance will lead to results in your daily life, in sports, and in the weight room.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=static_balance_exercises\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2.png\" alt=\"static balance exercises\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_poor_balance_be_improved\"><\/span><strong>Can poor balance be improved?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As seen above, research has proven that poor balance can be improved using the right exercises. Use the static and dynamic balance examples listed above to start working on this today.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_does_balance_get_worse\"><\/span><strong>At what age does balance get worse?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most adults start to notice issues with their balance from the age of 50 and from here on, their ability to remain stable continues to decline steadily (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/article\/balance-begins-to-decline-as-early-as-age-50\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_regain_balance_as_you_age\"><\/span><strong>Can you regain balance as you age?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can. Engaging in both static and dynamic balance exercises can help you regain some of the balance you\u2019ve lost, which will improve your posture, balance, and quality of life (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4419050\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/topics\/balance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_vitamin_is_good_for_balance\"><\/span><strong>What vitamin is good for balance?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin D and vitamin B12 have been associated with improved balance and a reduced risk of falls (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4868226\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10233228\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, remember to contact a medical professional before you start taking vitamins or supplements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=static_balance_exercises\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Static balance exercises are a great way to improve your posture and balance as you age in a healthy and graceful way. If you suspect your balance may have deteriorated, try the 4-stage balance test to gauge how bad it is.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you know what you\u2019re dealing with, use those same steps shown in the test to slowly improve this. We suggest also adding dynamic balance exercises to this routine for better, more well-rounded results. You can also enlist the help of a physical therapist for one-on-one therapy and help.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to working out, people often concentrate all their efforts on endurance and strength training, forgetting that there is more to exercise than just these two kinds of workout styles. Balance and flexibility workouts also need to be added to your routine in order to give you a well-rounded exercise program. 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