Balance isn’t just important for trampers – it’s essential for us all. Working on your balance uses the muscles around your joints helping them to gain strength and ultimately protect your joints.
I recently went tramping in the Tararuas just beyond Powell Hut to take a few photos for an upcoming project. I kept wobbling when doing balance poses and the photographer was surprised I found it hard to balance – you see balancing gets easier, but it’s never easy!
The more you wobble – the better – the more your muscles are working. You can work on balancing anywhere!
So try standing on one leg next time you’re…:
- Waiting for the kettle to boil
- Cooking your dinner
- Brushing your teeth
Want a challenge? Try closing your eyes.
And one tip (which you can see me doing in this photo), squeeze your middle finger with your thumb and keep continuously pressing – it does more than you think.
Some challenges and tips for one leg balance
