Regardless of how fit you are; or indeed think you are, many of us lack the most
important components of fitness and exercise: balance and co-ordination.  As you
get older your balance deteriorates. Similarly, a lack of exercise causes a loss
loss of nerve sensitivity, muscle  strength, and reflex speed. Staying Active helps 
you keep your balance as you age. 


INSTRUCTIONS:

Before you start, make sure: you have plenty of room; should you lose balance, 
and that you have somebody to time each attempt and to help out should you 
need any help.

     1. Stand barefoot on a flat, hard surface.
     2. Close your eyes.
     3. Lift one leg from the floor and start timing.
     4. Hold this position for as long as possible.
     5. Stop timing when:  your non-standing foot touches the floor; 
                                       your non-standing foot touches your standing leg;
                                       you open your eyes; or
                                       you have to use any other part of your body to stay balanced.

     6. Repeat three times on each leg and take an average for each

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