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Balance drills
Seniors 65+ · 15–20 minA few focused minutes for steadiness on your feet — the WHO recommends balance practice three days a week from 65 on. Kettle boiling? Perfect timing.
How to do it
Run through the drills once or twice. Always keep something sturdy within arm's reach.
The exercises
1
One-leg stand
20–30 sec per leg
Progress: fingertip support → no hands → eyes closed.
2
Heel-to-toe walk
10 steps forward and back
Eyes ahead, not on your feet.
3
Weight shifts
10 slow shifts
Feet wide, shift side to side like slow-motion skiing.
4
Slow sit-to-stands
5–8 reps
Three seconds down — no hands if you can.
Good to know
Balance improves surprisingly fast — what wobbles this week stands firm next month. A tai chi or yoga class covers the same ground with company included.