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From Module 4, Movement and exercise

One-leg stand

Practises your balance.

Time
About 1 minute
Level
Moderate
Position
Standing
Equipment
None
Space
A wall, or a chair without wheels

Step by step

  1. 1.Stand facing a wall. Touch it with your fingertips.
  1. 2.Lift one foot a little off the floor. Keep your hips level.
  2. 3.Hold for 5 seconds. Put your foot down gently.
  1. 4.Change legs. Do 3 on each side.

Make it fit you

Easier

Keep both hands on the wall. Lift only your heel.

Harder

Hold for up to 10 seconds. Touch the wall more lightly.

More exercises like this

All exercises

  • Heel-to-toe walk

    Practises your balance as you walk.

    Time: About 1 minuteLevel: Moderate

  • Side steps

    Practises your balance as you move sideways.

    Time: About 1 minuteLevel: Gentle

  • March on the spot

    A gentle start that gets your body ready to move.

    Time: 1 to 2 minutesLevel: Gentle Can be done sitting