Dear MEL Topic Readers,
The surprising benefits of standing on one leg
Standing on one leg is a more physically demanding exercise than you might
think. It strengthens ankle stabilizers, calf muscles, quadriceps, hamstrings,
and glutes while improving stability. Also, how long you can stand on one
leg is a good indicator of your ability to balance, neurological function, and how
well you’re ageing. That’s because starting from our 30s, we lose muscle mass
as much as 8% in each decade. Also, our brain’s ability to integrate information
from the eyes, sense the body position and the ground, and balance our body, declines
as we age. Single-leg training exercises help us improve balance control and
joint stability, and reduce the risk of falls. This simple exercise of standing
on one leg doesn’t take so much of your time. You can stand on one leg while
you’re brushing your teeth, watching TV, or chatting on the phone. Just be
careful not to fall during the exercise.
Read the article and learn about what standing on one leg does to you
and your ageing.
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