Tandem Stance

This exercise challenges your balance by narrowing your base of support.

Begin standing with feet hip width apart.

Carefully place one foot directly in front of the other foot, so that the heel of your front foot touches the toes of your back foot. Hold this position. Then repeat with the other foot in front.

• You can hold your arms out to the side to help you maintain your balance.
• Keep your gaze on a point ahead of you.
• If you feel unsteady, try this exercise in a doorway or next to a table or countertop so you can place one hand on a surface to stabilize as needed.