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Q  Fitness Forum ALL THE BEST NEWS, MOVES AND ADVICE TO KEEP YOU IN PEAK CONDITION
Arm Exercises
Help Circulation in Legs
A
rm aerobics can delay the leg
pain that makes walking difficult
for people with peripheral arterial
disease (PAD). PAD is a disease in
which plaque build-up limits blood
supply to muscles during exertion.
Better
Balance
W
hen doing the following simple balance
exercises, stand near something you can use
for support if needed, or do them with a partner.
l Test your balance by seeing how long you can
stand on one foot with your eyes closed. Most
people over 40 can’t go past 15 seconds. Even if
you can, try to improve your time.
l Rise up on your toes 10 times. Repeat with your
eyes shut.
l Stand on one foot for 10 to 15 seconds; switch
legs; repeat 10 times. Then do it again with your
eyes closed.
l Walk a straight line, placing the heel of one foot
directly in front of the toes of the other foot.