What do we do if our balance and flexibility are not where we’d like them to be? Well, we practice.
Balance is something we can practice almost anywhere. It’s a great thing to work on while brushing our teeth or waiting for the microwave. One of my clients works on her balance waiting in the checkout line at the grocery store (she’s one of my heroes, just sayin’). First we practice standing on one leg. Then we try single leg squats. Calf raises on two legs and then eventually on one leg are also great. Just be sure when you’re first starting out that there is something available to hang on to if you need it. Use as little support as you can while still feeling safe.
Flexibility is also one of those things that thrives on routine and habit. A few stretches at the end of a workout help a surprising amount. If we want more, Pilates is fabulous for gently inducing flexibility, as is yoga (hire your friendly Pilates instructor!).
The more we gain these skills, the more we see them percolate holistically (periodic reminder that I am from Berkeley and am allowed to use that word) into our lives.
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