| Not sure whether or not to try this! on 08:21 - Jun 21 with 1393 views | giant_stow |
I might have another coffee before I try. |  |
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| Not sure whether or not to try this! on 08:27 - Jun 21 with 1389 views | Steve_M |
That article is rather vague but it is surely good for one's physical health to be able to balance on each leg. One will likely be weaker naturally.
30 seconds stood on one leg, the other raised, swap, repeat. Two or three sets of that once a day will start to work. |  |
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| Not sure whether or not to try this! on 08:37 - Jun 21 with 1365 views | Hong_Kong_Bluey |
This is something my physio always has me doing. She is adamant I need to get to 30 seconds on each leg as it's good for longevity. Something to do with bone density and proprioception. I actually finally reached 30 seconds on my left leg just last week. When I started, it was closer to 5 seconds.
What seems to be missing from this article is the protocol as to how to do this.
1st, stand on one leg with eyes open. Raised leg can be either raised in front or behind you. Whichever feels more comfortable.
Be sure you are close to a wall, something you can support yourself with, or just a very open space.
2nd, close your eyes and count.
Maybe I misread something. But the article does not seem to mention closing your eyes. This is really important for the proprioception side of things.
This is something even rather fit people can struggle with. But it is genuinely something which can be trained, and you don't need a gym for it.
And if it means I have less likelihood to fall over and break a bone when I'm older, then I'll sacrifice a minute or two per day to practice. |  | | |
| Not sure whether or not to try this! on 08:44 - Jun 21 with 1331 views | Keno |
I can do that whilst doing am impression of the lead actor from Fiddler on the Roof
altogether now ...
If I were a rich man
Ya ba dibba dibba dibba dibba dibba dibba dum |  |
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| Not sure whether or not to try this! on 08:49 - Jun 21 with 1324 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
I risked it....looks like you lucky people have at least another decade of me to come! |  |
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| Not sure whether or not to try this! on 09:03 - Jun 21 with 1310 views | NthQldITFC |
| Not sure whether or not to try this! on 08:37 - Jun 21 by Hong_Kong_Bluey |
This is something my physio always has me doing. She is adamant I need to get to 30 seconds on each leg as it's good for longevity. Something to do with bone density and proprioception. I actually finally reached 30 seconds on my left leg just last week. When I started, it was closer to 5 seconds.
What seems to be missing from this article is the protocol as to how to do this.
1st, stand on one leg with eyes open. Raised leg can be either raised in front or behind you. Whichever feels more comfortable.
Be sure you are close to a wall, something you can support yourself with, or just a very open space.
2nd, close your eyes and count.
Maybe I misread something. But the article does not seem to mention closing your eyes. This is really important for the proprioception side of things.
This is something even rather fit people can struggle with. But it is genuinely something which can be trained, and you don't need a gym for it.
And if it means I have less likelihood to fall over and break a bone when I'm older, then I'll sacrifice a minute or two per day to practice. |
My physio is the ultra-competitive type and in her attempts to set new standards she has taken this one level further and is trying to patent 'her' new version of this exercise. In my opinion she hasn't got a leg to stand on, and will fall flat on her face. |  |
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| Not sure whether or not to try this! on 09:06 - Jun 21 with 1300 views | giant_stow |
| Not sure whether or not to try this! on 08:37 - Jun 21 by Hong_Kong_Bluey |
This is something my physio always has me doing. She is adamant I need to get to 30 seconds on each leg as it's good for longevity. Something to do with bone density and proprioception. I actually finally reached 30 seconds on my left leg just last week. When I started, it was closer to 5 seconds.
What seems to be missing from this article is the protocol as to how to do this.
1st, stand on one leg with eyes open. Raised leg can be either raised in front or behind you. Whichever feels more comfortable.
Be sure you are close to a wall, something you can support yourself with, or just a very open space.
2nd, close your eyes and count.
Maybe I misread something. But the article does not seem to mention closing your eyes. This is really important for the proprioception side of things.
This is something even rather fit people can struggle with. But it is genuinely something which can be trained, and you don't need a gym for it.
And if it means I have less likelihood to fall over and break a bone when I'm older, then I'll sacrifice a minute or two per day to practice. |
Closing your eyes just turns it into a drugs test surely? Not fair, not doing that bit! | |
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| Not sure whether or not to try this! on 09:18 - Jun 21 with 1263 views | Guthrum |
It's a lot easier while listening to Jethro Tull. |  |
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| Not sure whether or not to try this! on 09:27 - Jun 21 with 1244 views | Freddies_Ears |
My PT was alarmed that I couldn't manage more than 5 seconds on either leg. So, my homework was to practice, every day, while cleaning my teeth. The electric toothbrush beeps every 30 seconds... it took me about 3 weeks to manage 30 seconds on each leg, repeated. Maybe that fools the test though? |  | | |
| Not sure whether or not to try this! on 09:30 - Jun 21 with 1252 views | PhilTWTD |
Hmm, I seem to be OK, but I'm a bit worried about my dog. |  | | |
| Not sure whether or not to try this! on 09:36 - Jun 21 with 1220 views | bluelagos |
When's your long walk? |  |
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| Not sure whether or not to try this! on 09:41 - Jun 21 with 1212 views | GavTWTD |
Really? How strange. I've finally found something I'm good at. Perhaps I should take up slack lining. |  |
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| Not sure whether or not to try this! on 09:42 - Jun 21 with 1205 views | GavTWTD |
| Not sure whether or not to try this! on 08:37 - Jun 21 by Hong_Kong_Bluey |
This is something my physio always has me doing. She is adamant I need to get to 30 seconds on each leg as it's good for longevity. Something to do with bone density and proprioception. I actually finally reached 30 seconds on my left leg just last week. When I started, it was closer to 5 seconds.
What seems to be missing from this article is the protocol as to how to do this.
1st, stand on one leg with eyes open. Raised leg can be either raised in front or behind you. Whichever feels more comfortable.
Be sure you are close to a wall, something you can support yourself with, or just a very open space.
2nd, close your eyes and count.
Maybe I misread something. But the article does not seem to mention closing your eyes. This is really important for the proprioception side of things.
This is something even rather fit people can struggle with. But it is genuinely something which can be trained, and you don't need a gym for it.
And if it means I have less likelihood to fall over and break a bone when I'm older, then I'll sacrifice a minute or two per day to practice. |
Appropriate avatar! | |
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| Not sure whether or not to try this! on 10:12 - Jun 21 with 1120 views | BiGDonnie |
| Not sure whether or not to try this! on 08:37 - Jun 21 by Hong_Kong_Bluey |
This is something my physio always has me doing. She is adamant I need to get to 30 seconds on each leg as it's good for longevity. Something to do with bone density and proprioception. I actually finally reached 30 seconds on my left leg just last week. When I started, it was closer to 5 seconds.
What seems to be missing from this article is the protocol as to how to do this.
1st, stand on one leg with eyes open. Raised leg can be either raised in front or behind you. Whichever feels more comfortable.
Be sure you are close to a wall, something you can support yourself with, or just a very open space.
2nd, close your eyes and count.
Maybe I misread something. But the article does not seem to mention closing your eyes. This is really important for the proprioception side of things.
This is something even rather fit people can struggle with. But it is genuinely something which can be trained, and you don't need a gym for it.
And if it means I have less likelihood to fall over and break a bone when I'm older, then I'll sacrifice a minute or two per day to practice. |
Eyes open I could stand on one leg all day long. Closing my eyes and it all goes tits up, does that mean I'm going to die soon? |  |
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| Not sure whether or not to try this! on 10:13 - Jun 21 with 1119 views | Eireannach_gorm |
Currently recovering from a complete knee replacement and that is one of the strengthening exercises. My life expectancy is increasing daily! |  | | |
| Not sure whether or not to try this! on 10:16 - Jun 21 with 1116 views | DanTheMan |
| Not sure whether or not to try this! on 10:12 - Jun 21 by BiGDonnie |
Eyes open I could stand on one leg all day long. Closing my eyes and it all goes tits up, does that mean I'm going to die soon? |
Just tried it myself, I didn't realise how hard it would be. Absolutely fine with eyes open on either leg. |  |
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| Not sure whether or not to try this! on 10:16 - Jun 21 with 1116 views | jeera |
| Not sure whether or not to try this! on 10:12 - Jun 21 by BiGDonnie |
Eyes open I could stand on one leg all day long. Closing my eyes and it all goes tits up, does that mean I'm going to die soon? |
You might if you carry on like that.
I wonder how much head injuries will increase today because of that article. |  |
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| Not sure whether or not to try this! on 10:19 - Jun 21 with 1103 views | BiGDonnie |
| Not sure whether or not to try this! on 10:16 - Jun 21 by DanTheMan |
Just tried it myself, I didn't realise how hard it would be. Absolutely fine with eyes open on either leg. |
Literally the second I close my eyes everything starts shaking and wobbling.
I am in flip flops today though so not the best footwear, I'll blame those instead of an impending stroke! | |
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| Not sure whether or not to try this! on 10:31 - Jun 21 with 1074 views | Churchman |
The Terminator in Terminator 2: Judgement Day stood on one leg and he died (melted) about an hour later.
Just saying. |  | | |
| Not sure whether or not to try this! on 10:34 - Jun 21 with 1066 views | Keno |
| Not sure whether or not to try this! on 10:19 - Jun 21 by BiGDonnie |
Literally the second I close my eyes everything starts shaking and wobbling.
I am in flip flops today though so not the best footwear, I'll blame those instead of an impending stroke! |
If you are trying to 'have a stroke' while standing on one leg its bound to make you unbalanced
allegedly obviously having never tried it | |
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| Not sure whether or not to try this! on 11:36 - Jun 21 with 993 views | GeoffSentence |
Standing on leg is fine for me, easy even, so in terms of impending death looks like I am OK.
However, the fact I can never remember what I added to a thread when I see my name as the last poster makes me concerned about my cognitive ability. |  |
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| Not sure whether or not to try this! on 11:54 - Jun 21 with 976 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
| Not sure whether or not to try this! on 09:36 - Jun 21 by bluelagos |
When's your long walk? |
July 31st
Standing seems OK so probably time to do some walking practice now. | |
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| Not sure whether or not to try this! on 12:02 - Jun 21 with 945 views | GeoffSentence |
| Not sure whether or not to try this! on 11:54 - Jun 21 by BanksterDebtSlave |
July 31st
Standing seems OK so probably time to do some walking practice now. |
Walking is just standing on one foot alternately. So if you can stand on your left foot and stand on your right foot, walking should be a piece of p1ss. Give it a try. | |
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| Not sure whether or not to try this! on 13:05 - Jun 21 with 905 views | StochesStotasBlewe |
I’m changing my name by deed poll to Stork. |  |
| We have no village green, or a shop.
It's very, very quiet.
I can walk to the pub. |
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