Outside of Olympic gymnasts or professional slackliners Check this video out!

We all could work on our balance. Improving our balance helps us in almost every facet of life. Getting off the floor, walking upstairs, or walking on the ice during the winter, all challenge our balance.

Practice Tai Chi

As we age balance becomes very important to keep us safe from falling. Over the years, working in assisted living facilities and with a lot of elderly patients, balance is often the number one concern for the patient and caregiver. It is never too late to start improving your balance. One way to improve your balance is to practice Tai Chi. Tai chi was developed as a martial art in the 13th century, but is now more widely used as a form of exercise. If you feel safe enough, here is a video demonstrating basic tai chi moves.