We love all the ladies who come through our class doors and join us here on the blog. Our community that we have created is something different and unique. A group filled with support and encouragement. Women of the same age, working towards many of the same goals… to move well, become stronger, and to stay healthy as long as possible. Thank you ladies for coming to class week after week. You all make this community something very special. In honour of all of you angels, enter this week’s exercise: the Halo Balance.
START HERE (A):
Start standing with feet hip width apart and a good standing posture. Hold a dumbbell or other light weight in both hands in front of your chest. Shift your weight over to your right foot and hover your left foot above the ground. Keep the right knee slightly bent to protect your knee joint - we’re looking for a micro-bend here!
MOVEMENT: (B)
Holding onto the dumbbell securely, begin to move it in a clockwise direction all the way around your head while keeping your balance on the right foot. Start slowly and notice how your balance is challenged. Keep your core active throughout this exercise to protect your lower back and improve your core strength at the same time. Draw 10-12 circles around your head, then end with the weight at your chest once more. Lower your foot down to the ground, shift your weight over to the other side, and start again on side 2. Complete another 10-12 circles to finish the Halo Balance!
Working with your balance is a wonderful way to keep your body fit and active as you are getting older. We have many other balance exercises to share with you here at Fifty 5 Fitness, click here to see them all!