Taking notice through a balance challenge activity 1 Balance for Injury Prevention Improving your balance has shown a lot of promise in being able to prevent injuries for a wide range of people ID: 1039540
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1. The importance of balance for your physical and mental health‘Taking notice’ through a balance challenge activity
2. 1. Balance for Injury PreventionImproving your balance has shown a lot of promise in being able to prevent injuries for a wide range of people. 3. Balance Goes Beyond your LegsWhen you work on your balance, you’re firing a multitude of muscles from your head to your toes. Learning (or re-learning) how to use your muscles synergistically can improve your posture and strength, which can have several health benefits.2. Performance EnhancementImproved balance and muscle group coordination will naturally increase your body’s ability to control itself during challenging tasks.4. Balance May Make You SmarterBalancing has been proven to have cognitive benefits. Challenging the areas of our brain responsible for balance can actually have benefits on the brain as a whole.5. Balance restores calm and focusBalancing allows your mind to focus and may bring about a feeling of calm, which may help you to forget any stresses or worries.
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4. What did you notice about your body?Did any parts of your body have to work harder than others?How did things change when you move from 1 foot to another?Is one side of your body better at balancing than the other? Why do you think that is?What did you notice about your mind?What were your thoughts?Did you lose or increase focus on what you were doing?
5. Now try this if you have time…CHALLENGE 1: Now with your foot lifted, reach both arms above your headCHALLENGE 2: Now Keeping your eyes closed can you lift your chin up towards the ceilingWhat did you notice about your body this time?What did you notice about your mind this time?Repeat lifting the other foot
6. When you feel like you need to de-stress, refocus and improve your physical and mental wellbeing, why not try these at home:Before you exercise: Wear appropriate clothing (remove any jewellery) Find an appropriate safe and clear space.DO NOT PRACTICE if you have any health conditions or injuries!!!