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Balance Test
Here's a chart and an info-graphic visualizing the average one-leg balance time across different age groups. It shows the general decline in balance duration as age increases.
Your balance says a lot about your age and health. What can you do about your declining balance?
✅ Average Balance Time: 30+ seconds
🧠 Strong neuromuscular coordination
💪 Peak muscle and joint function
🕒 Average Balance Time: 20–30 seconds
🦴 Early signs of balance and strength decline
📉 Begin incorporating stability exercises
🕒 Average Balance Time: 15–20 seconds
🔁 Muscle loss and joint stiffness begin to show
💡 Strength and core training recommended
🕒 Average Balance Time: 10–15 seconds
🧓 Increased fall risk
📈 Benefit from tai chi, yoga, or balance training
🕒 Average Balance Time: 5–10 seconds
⚠️ Noticeable stability issues
🏋️♂️ Consistent movement is key for independence
🕒 Average Balance Time: Often less than 5 seconds
🛑 High fall risk
🧠 Multimodal interventions (physical + cognitive) advised
🎯 Quick Tip: Test yourself barefoot, arms at your sides, and eyes open. Try balancing on one leg—how long can you hold it?
<Here's an article on the importance of balance as we age.>
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