Both. I use it as a way to balance training. When we strengthen our cerebellum we actually strengthen our prefrontal cortex area that handles emotional regulation and our social awareness ability.
Reading your text, I imagined myself a little older since now I'm totally confused with space, I bump into things and fall a lot they say tall people have difficulty with space, I think that's what happens to me LoL
The last time I attempted a cartwheel was about 3 years ago! I was thrilled that I could still do one, however, I thought I was going to break my wrist! I realized the extra weight gained through the years made a big difference on my arms and wrist! Duh !?!
I can do the things I did when I was younger, but a couple of weeks ago I got covid, despite being mild, the doctors told me I had to take special care of my self because of my age, so I stopped cycling and running for this week.
Hi Jan!! I find that continuing to climb on my horse and ride, even just at a walk helps strengthen my balance. I walk better and with less stiffness if I can ride at least twice a week!!
The cruelest part of getting older is that as my body ages it fails to communicate the new limitations to my mind. I personally have no problems with falling down, but if I make the mistake of lying down on the floor, getting up is a whole different story.
This whole concept hit home to me last summer. I was a gymnast in my youth and have always been pretty agile. One of our friends asked if I could still do a cartwheel. OF COURSE I can still do a cartwheel. But now it's not pretty and it hurts. 😂
Part of my post-op physical therapy after my knee replacements was to balance on each leg for one minute without support. Never really realized how long 60 seconds can be! 🙀
Gosh Jan, at 63, I am feeling some of my agility sliding down hill. Getting up off the floor, stepping down out of the tractor (that last step can be a dozy!!), standing up from my chair to wait on people at work.......I do exercise most daily. I just read about the standing on one foot, need to give this a try!!
Hi Jan! Nice to hear from you. Melissa is better now as she got some meds. She has pneumonia of the left upper lobe of that lung. She was very sick but doing much better now.
It takes a fair amount of strength to climb up from the ground. The amount it takes varies some with the height of the horse. One must have good balance also. Many older folks with joint problems use a mounting block to stand on to help mediate the distance one has to climb up on the horse.
Both. I use it as a way to balance training. When we strengthen our cerebellum we actually strengthen our prefrontal cortex area that handles emotional regulation and our social awareness ability.
I use a balance board to improve my balance! I use in session with the kids and so they love it and it’s helping me also.
Reading your text, I imagined myself a little older since now I'm totally confused with space, I bump into things and fall a lot they say tall people have difficulty with space, I think that's what happens to me LoL
Thank you for sharing your text and your mood
The last time I attempted a cartwheel was about 3 years ago! I was thrilled that I could still do one, however, I thought I was going to break my wrist! I realized the extra weight gained through the years made a big difference on my arms and wrist! Duh !?!
I can do the things I did when I was younger, but a couple of weeks ago I got covid, despite being mild, the doctors told me I had to take special care of my self because of my age, so I stopped cycling and running for this week.
Hi Jan!! I find that continuing to climb on my horse and ride, even just at a walk helps strengthen my balance. I walk better and with less stiffness if I can ride at least twice a week!!
Cheers!
Another good one Jan , I’m quite fit good at walking,but I can’t run🥵🥵❤️
The cruelest part of getting older is that as my body ages it fails to communicate the new limitations to my mind. I personally have no problems with falling down, but if I make the mistake of lying down on the floor, getting up is a whole different story.
This whole concept hit home to me last summer. I was a gymnast in my youth and have always been pretty agile. One of our friends asked if I could still do a cartwheel. OF COURSE I can still do a cartwheel. But now it's not pretty and it hurts. 😂
Part of my post-op physical therapy after my knee replacements was to balance on each leg for one minute without support. Never really realized how long 60 seconds can be! 🙀
Gosh Jan, at 63, I am feeling some of my agility sliding down hill. Getting up off the floor, stepping down out of the tractor (that last step can be a dozy!!), standing up from my chair to wait on people at work.......I do exercise most daily. I just read about the standing on one foot, need to give this a try!!
Omg, you did it again!!! I’m right there with you!!!!l. Lol
Hit the nail …
On its head!
Again!
Thank you!
Hi Jan! Nice to hear from you. Melissa is better now as she got some meds. She has pneumonia of the left upper lobe of that lung. She was very sick but doing much better now.
It takes a fair amount of strength to climb up from the ground. The amount it takes varies some with the height of the horse. One must have good balance also. Many older folks with joint problems use a mounting block to stand on to help mediate the distance one has to climb up on the horse.