How to Improve Balance

So if balance is a problem for you, what can you do to improve it?

Well, there are some very simple strategies you can work on:

1. Make sure your posture is correct, and your centre of gravity in the right place.
2. Some simple stretching done regularly will help with tight muscles – often the hip flexors, obliques and neck are major culprits.
3. Strengthen your weak areas – typically the core, hips, feet and ankles.
4. Start doing some visual and vestibular exercises to build up tolerance for spinning.

Next we’ll look at some simple drills you can try…