BALANCING ACT
IMPROVE YOUR BALANCE WITH THESE FOUR MOVES, TO HELP YOU GAIN STABILITY AND STRENGTH WHEN YOU RUN
BODY BLAST
WORDS: RA CHEL SHELDRAKE ILLUSTRATIONS: BEN FOXALL
Preparation
Complete the exercises in sequence. Take a one-minute rest after each exercise, before moving on to the next.
SINGLE-LEG BALANCE
A stationary balance on one leg will activate the stabilising muscles in your body; master this before starting to destabilise yourself.
- Stand tall with your hips level, looking ahead.
- Raise one knee to just below hip height, making sure your hips stay level and your supporting foot is flat on the floor.