Walking is a balancing act. As you lift one leg up to step forward, you find yourself balancing on the other. We all know we should stand on one leg and lift the other to practice our balance but lets make it a little more challenging and functional. Can you walk a straight line quickly? Can you look side to side and over your shoulder as you walk? How is your balance with your eyes closed? Important to practice since we get up the middle of the night to got to the bathroom. We need to be able to navigate our environment and all of its variables. Maybe there is water on the floor, or children’s toys (stray pieces of Lego…the worst). Maybe you need to jump up on a curb to avoid traffic. Maybe you just want to move with confidence and grace. Including balance training in your daily workouts will help you with all of this. Make it challenging and keep it fun!