A balancing act

WHEN MOST people take up exercise, it’s usually to reduce fat or build muscle, and yet there’s an often-overlooked element to many workouts – balance. However, forgetting about stability is a big mistake.

‘By improving your balance, you’ll be less likely to injure yourself, as you’ll be able to control your body better if and when you accidentally move awkwardly, which we all do at times, such as stumbling off a curb or unexpectedly stepping on uneven ground,’ says James Dunne,). ‘If you can prevent a situation that might otherwise end with a fall, your body will thank you.’