Balance Exercises: To Start Your Daily Steps

By Suzanne Stoke, Physical Therapist @ Exercise For Balance via www.exerciseforbalance.com/
Balance exercises are the first step towards getting the physical activity we need every day to be healthy. Please see http://www.exerciseforbalance.com/buy-now The National Institute Of Health reports that Americans have increased a sedentary lifestyle by 40% from 1965 to 2009. The American Heart Association recommends that people take about 10,000 steps a day to remain healthy. On average, folks in Colorado accumulate 6,500 steps a day compared with those in Arkansas who average 4,500 a day. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic correlate steps in a day with calories burned and resulting health benefits. Here are some examples of the calories burned during different physical activities:
-Using a self propelled mower on a lawn for 1 hour accumulates 6,000 steps and burns 200 calories
-Taking the stairs instead of the elevator at work can add 2,400 steps and burn 100 calories
-Parking at the far end of a parking lot and walking to the store can add 2,400 steps a week and burn 75 calories a week
-Taking your dog on a brisk walk for 20 minutes adds 2,400 steps and burns 100 calories

Start Your Fitness Program With Balance Exercises

Balance exercises are an excellent start for your workout routine. By beginning with stability exercises, you will be able to develop a strong foundation of steadiness from which you can add on other fitness routines. For instance, you can practice your balance exercise routine of walking on uneven surfaces like trails or grass before heading out to mow the lawn. Additionally, you can perform specific balance techniques and weight shifting activities before taking off to walk your dog who may pull you one way or another for a good sniff or to chase a rabbit. You can practice equilibrium exercises at home in a safe environment like on your stairs, concentrating on the placement and sensory feedback of each foot before taking to the stairs at the office or store. To follow a specific balance exercise routine developed by an expert Physical Therapist in the comfort of your own home, get the Exercise For Balance DVD.

Balance Exercises In The Exercise For Balance DVD

To begin accumulating your steps, start with the best balance exercises in the Exercise For Balance DVD. The Balance DVD is designed for you to go at your own pace at home or in a group setting. The Balance DVD contains specific instruction regarding the best balance and strength exercises needed to enhance senior fitness and to perform basic activities like walking, standing, stair climbing or to advance to high level activities like dancing and hiking. In the Exercise For Balance DVD, you will be pleased to learn how to improve balance, balance techniques and balance routines from a licensed Physical Therapist who has worked with balance and dizziness disorders for over 20 years. Get your copy of the Exercise For Balance DVD by clicking on the BUY NOW button

Start your steps today with the balance exercises in the Exercise For Balance DVD to improve balance and prevent falls.
For more information see http://www.mayoclinic.com/health-information/