Train your balance with heel raises

The best way to train your balance is to … balance! This seems so obvious, yet how often do we intentionally challenge our balance in the course of the day? Attempting to stand on tiptoes is easier for most people than many other balancing postures, but it still requires effort and coordination between all the systems that affect our sense of balance.

Try this short practice to challenge your sense of balance and to strengthen the muscles of your lower legs that are directly involved in maintaining balance during standing and walking. Aim to hold the main balancing posture for at least 1 minute. Give it a try and see how it goes!