sherlock
Well-known member
Dr Michael Mosley suggests testing your balance on one leg as an indicator of general health.
Good results are said to be:
Under 40: 45 seconds with eyes open, 15 seconds with eyes closed.
Aged 40-49: 42 seconds open, 13 seconds closed.
Aged 50-59: 41 seconds open, 8 seconds closed.
Aged 60-69: 32 seconds open, 4 seconds closed.
Aged 70-79: 22 seconds open, 3 seconds closed.
Test yourself by putting hands on hips and raising one foot, test with eyes open and then eyes closed.
A few months ago I could manage about a minute eyes open, 12 seconds eyes closed, which was ok for my age (50s).
Been doing daily yoga for some months and tested again today. 45 seconds eyes closed, did 2 minutes eyes open before getting bored. Shows the benefits of yoga!
How about you?
Good results are said to be:
Under 40: 45 seconds with eyes open, 15 seconds with eyes closed.
Aged 40-49: 42 seconds open, 13 seconds closed.
Aged 50-59: 41 seconds open, 8 seconds closed.
Aged 60-69: 32 seconds open, 4 seconds closed.
Aged 70-79: 22 seconds open, 3 seconds closed.
Test yourself by putting hands on hips and raising one foot, test with eyes open and then eyes closed.
A few months ago I could manage about a minute eyes open, 12 seconds eyes closed, which was ok for my age (50s).
Been doing daily yoga for some months and tested again today. 45 seconds eyes closed, did 2 minutes eyes open before getting bored. Shows the benefits of yoga!
How about you?