This is a simple but very effective balance exercise that you can perform with or without shoes. Set up:

• Stand side-on to a wall (or heavy, stable piece of furniture) within reaching distance.

Steps: 

1. Place your right foot directly in front of your left foot, leaving about half a foot’s distance in between.
2. Keep your knees slightly flexed, neutral lumbar spine and breathe normally.
3. Maintain for 30+ seconds.
4. Swap feet over and repeat.

Tips:

• You will wobble, but your arms can be lifted out to the sides if you need them to help you with this balance exercise.

Make it harder:

• Turn your head slowly to the right, then back to the centre, then slowly to the left. Repeat x5. Repeat with the other foot in front.
• Close your eyes and balance for 30+ seconds.
• Close your eyes and turn your head as above.
• Do the basic balance workout.