Want to learn more about the health benefits of single leg balance? Watch this video. What I learned From Standing On One Leg Every Day ua-cam.com/video/mvyCauqAkTE/v-deo.html
This routine has saved my life! 2 years of lower back/hip/sciatic pain, MRI’s, X-ray, seeing multiple medical professionals, doing countless physical therapy exercises, and THIS video has finally addressed the root cause of the issue. For the first three days of doing this routine, I felt soreness on my weak side only (In the glute region specifically). So I knew off the bat, there was an imbalance. After 2-3 weeks of doing these consistently and now adding weights to these unilateral balancing exercises, I am able to sleep comfortably on my sides again without tingling down my leg. I am also slowly building up to jogging again and hopefully running pain free one day soon. So although this video may not have literally saved my life, it has restored hope in me to once again be able to engage in physical activity and basic functions without pain. Thank you so much, Kai! 🙏
I'm a big fan of your approach! Clear and simple. My one legged standing is gradually improving. My right leg is weaker than my left, so I do a few extra on that side. You're an inspiration!
It is a channel that I follow with love and care. You set an example to people with everything and mostly to me. Taking your example, I shoot videos of my own. I hope one day we will have a chance to train together and shoot a video, my dear friend.
I like your videos! Thanks for doing this one. I’m 68 years old and using these exercises to help me prevent future falls which seniors are prone to experience in their future.
Great video presentation of just what I needed to improve my balance and posture. I’ve competed in many sports and studied the martial arts for years, but never have i been taught balance techniques at such a basic level as you have done. This will give me a routine to practice everyday. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. By the way, great outtakes 😂😂😂
These are great! I have something called multiple sclerosis and it has really messed up my balance so I'm going to do all of your stuff! (Well what I can) Hope you're still making videos or are having a great time in life if you aren't.
Thank you for this i use it 4/5 times a week. I have had some bad ankle sprains and I use it to warm up for basketball and to regain my balance. Simple but very effective
Thanks for these exercises btw, I'm going to use them in my Pilates classes tonight, I like that you give clear instructions on form and modifications too, I have also invested in some sticks
I am 82. I lived abroad. Due to health reasons I developed PMR I came back to England with the help of my family. Apparently PMR is a Muscle Rheumatic Disease. I am a lot better except my balance is not that great while walking and turning my head , hopefully these exercise will help me . I have always exercised walking swimming Ect Before PMR !!!
Hi Kai, this is great! Love the visuals and excellent explanations and adaptations. I just wish you’d have left enough time for us to do each exercise before you went on to the next. It’s annoying to have to continually pause and play your video. I’d love to be able to hear the explanations while doing the exercises along with you on the video. But...besides that tweak...awesome video!
this might be good for "beginners" in their 20's..30's. I can stand on one leg for seconds. I can stand on the other leg for 10 seconds. (Actually, it varies.) I need regression. I need exercises for my level. Thanks for your work. Maybe someday
I just came across your video. I’ve been practicing balancing for a while but your video is the most helpful so far. It’s starts relatively easy but then slowly progresses. I subscribed and thank you❤
Hi Kai! New subscriber here - I've been binging your videos as I'm getting back on my feet from an injury. Hoping you're doing well and hope to see more in the new year! Thank youu!!
Thanks. Your video is exactly what I needed. How do I incorporate this into my weekly workout routine? I’m really struggling with the single leg dumbbell exercises.
Thank you for watching this video Rita. Please share it with any one else you know that could use help with balance. You may also like this playlist with other videos focused on balance. ua-cam.com/video/mvyCauqAkTE/v-deo.html Take care!
The hip rotation move is excellent for Muay Thai blocks without returning the hanging leg to the ground to use it for a teep(push kick) after blocking. The exercise requires patience under pressure and unrelaxed state..
My IT band ..ankle last three toes knee n lateral hip of one side(just falls off like it finds my leg heavy) all hurt n would like to build to this.. could u recommend which of ur videos to start from n should I do this with support for the weak side n do more reps to make it strong
Hi Sue I cannot tell you with certainty. However, It could be your gluteus medius or TFL. These muscles can influence a stiff lower back. You might find this this playlist helpful ua-cam.com/play/PL6WQQ6BHTknxxxcdzQWwXtZyJxfHT4C6f.html
Kai, How long did it take you to stand on one leg for 20 seconds or longer? I an just starting and I do well to do 5 seconds. I work out regularly, several times a week but this one area I REALLY need to work on. What makes it worse for me is that a lot of videos say it is normal to stand on one leg for 30 seconds as or more. I am way below normal. Just wondering how long it took you before you saw results? Thanks
Scott, It took me a while before I could balance on one leg with control. Balance is simple, but involves a variety of factors. As soon as I understood and could feel the adjustments I needed to make, it clicked for me. Have a checklist that includes weight distribution, gaze, stacking, muscle activation and breathing. If you feel unstable, see if you are not connecting with something on that list. Also, try not to think. As soon as I start thinking I lose balance. Instead, direct your attention to your breathing and feel all the muscles working to help you balance. Keep practicing -it will feel rewarding.
Kai, I really appreciate your response. I was wondering if it was days, weeks, maybe months before you saw results? I am now up to 5 seconds. I was getting concerned b/c 1) videos I saw on UA-cam said it was normal to stand on one leg for 20-30 seconds. 2) I learned it was part of a field sobriety test. I don't drink and I couldn't do it. And 3) one video shows a Japanese neurologist saying not being able to balance on one leg means you have had a stroke. Spoke with the head of my gym and he said "No. That's ridiculous to think it is normal to stand on one leg for 30 seconds. It has to be trained and learned." I found his comments encouraging. Thank you, Scott
I thought this video was super informative... Except the end where you say "if you're core felt weak" or "if you're hips/glutes felt weak" go to this video... Shouldn't those issues dissolve in time the more we practice just these standing balances? I think the more we entertain diversity too soon for people it challenges they can (myself included) feel overwhelmed and want something they can do consistently and a lot before moving on to other things. I do floor exercises but these balances I feel more of a sense of connection than on the floor where it seems I need more prop or assist from my arms to get the legs to do something.. Whereas if I'm pressing the inner part of the foot in balance it feels like the leg moves better in the hip socket or I can tell when something is out of alignment and then work to fix it more than on the floor. Just an observation. Hope it helps someone other than me.
Although I enjoyed the exercises I was disappointed that it wasn't a workout where you counted and did the workout with is..kept having to pause..quite irritating
Want to learn more about the health benefits of single leg balance? Watch this video. What I learned From Standing On One Leg Every Day ua-cam.com/video/mvyCauqAkTE/v-deo.html
Really good stuff. I'm incorporating balance exercises into my workout routines. These are basic? Harder than they look.
You have such a bright and beautiful smile☺️
This routine has saved my life! 2 years of lower back/hip/sciatic pain, MRI’s, X-ray, seeing multiple medical professionals, doing countless physical therapy exercises, and THIS video has finally addressed the root cause of the issue. For the first three days of doing this routine, I felt soreness on my weak side only (In the glute region specifically). So I knew off the bat, there was an imbalance. After 2-3 weeks of doing these consistently and now adding weights to these unilateral balancing exercises, I am able to sleep comfortably on my sides again without tingling down my leg. I am also slowly building up to jogging again and hopefully running pain free one day soon. So although this video may not have literally saved my life, it has restored hope in me to once again be able to engage in physical activity and basic functions without pain. Thank you so much, Kai! 🙏
Wow! I’ll try it
These were helpful, thank you’
These are extr3mely difficult but I hope I can f8nd another exercise before this to be able to stand on one leg!
I LOVE your outtakes!!!
You are like a hidden gem. Doing this program how many reps how many sets and total duration
This is great. Thanks so much. This will help this 60 yr old to regain some strength and balance. Doable w a little work! ❤️🙏🏻
These exercises are amazing!!! Really well produced. The little tips make huge difference.
Thank you very much.
May God bless all of you and your family more.
I'm a big fan of your approach! Clear and simple. My one legged standing is gradually improving. My right leg is weaker than my left, so I do a few extra on that side.
You're an inspiration!
It is a channel that I follow with love and care. You set an example to people with everything and mostly to me. Taking your example, I shoot videos of my own. I hope one day we will have a chance to train together and shoot a video, my dear friend.
Excellently presented range of superb exercises for balance. I particularly like the use of a pole for support: a brilliant idea 😅 … thank you.
this is absolutely an amazing video
I like your videos! Thanks for doing this one. I’m 68 years old and using these exercises to help me prevent future falls which seniors are prone to experience in their future.
Great video presentation of just what I needed to improve my balance and posture. I’ve competed in many sports and studied the martial arts for years, but never have i been taught balance techniques at such a basic level as you have done.
This will give me a routine to practice everyday. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. By the way, great outtakes 😂😂😂
Really so happy with ur exercises thanks so much
Thank you, Sister!
Great material and great teacher. Lovely. Namaster sister.
I’m so glad I found you 🙌🏻
These are great! I have something called multiple sclerosis and it has really messed up my balance so I'm going to do all of your stuff! (Well what I can)
Hope you're still making videos or are having a great time in life if you aren't.
Thank you for this i use it 4/5 times a week. I have had some bad ankle sprains and I use it to warm up for basketball and to regain my balance. Simple but very effective
I’m glad this sequence has been helpful for your ankles!
Excellent video. Your advice has helped me greatly.
thanks come to india
Great balance moves.
Thanks for these exercises btw, I'm going to use them in my Pilates classes tonight, I like that you give clear instructions on form and modifications too, I have also invested in some sticks
I am 82. I lived abroad. Due to health reasons I developed PMR I came back to England with the help of my family. Apparently PMR is a Muscle Rheumatic Disease. I am a lot better except my balance is not that great while walking and turning my head , hopefully these exercise will help me .
I have always exercised walking swimming Ect Before PMR !!!
Thank you forvyour encpuragement
Hi Kai, this is great! Love the visuals and excellent explanations and adaptations. I just wish you’d have left enough time for us to do each exercise before you went on to the next. It’s annoying to have to continually pause and play your video. I’d love to be able to hear the explanations while doing the exercises along with you on the video. But...besides that tweak...awesome video!
Thank you...good, helpful video
Thank you for the video
Awesome instructor!!!!!!
this might be good for "beginners" in their 20's..30's. I can stand on one leg for seconds. I can stand on the other leg for 10 seconds. (Actually, it varies.) I need regression.
I need exercises for my level.
Thanks for your work. Maybe someday
I just came across your video. I’ve been practicing balancing for a while but your video is the most helpful so far. It’s starts relatively easy but then slowly progresses. I subscribed and thank you❤
Very good breakdown on these techniques👍
Thank you 🙏
I have terrible balance and before seeing this, I kept wobbling about doing the single leg squat. Thanks Kai! It improved my squat a lot. :)
Doing this four times a week. Awesome video
Thank you so much!!
This is really great - thank you!
Beautiful and helpful
Love your videos and outtakes are great and make me smile :D
Hi Kai! New subscriber here - I've been binging your videos as I'm getting back on my feet from an injury. Hoping you're doing well and hope to see more in the new year! Thank youu!!
thanks for these awesome tips!
Thank you so much for this video. I want to work on balance and these are exercises I can definitely get into. Subbed!
You got me at "shoes are optional"! Love your vids , you're aspirational. Thanks from the lazy one who never gets dressed without good reason.
I love these! Thanks for the video.
Thanks. Your video is exactly what I needed. How do I incorporate this into my weekly workout routine? I’m really struggling with the single leg dumbbell exercises.
This is exactly what I require , I am strengthening my lower body
Yes! These exercises will definitely help you improve lower body strength Lynetta! :)
a good selection of exercises!!! Spark further ideas for more advanced stuff. Thank you. P.S. Great legs, too!!! ;)
I was looking for a video to help improve my balance I found yours thank you this is just what I needed, looking forward to seeing more videos.
Thank you for watching this video Rita. Please share it with any one else you know that could use help with balance. You may also like this playlist with other videos focused on balance. ua-cam.com/video/mvyCauqAkTE/v-deo.html Take care!
Great single leg balance challenge. Good fun to watch this video :) Thank you Kai!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching Ingo :)
These are awesome!
Great video!
Loving the shoes
Just what I needed right now. Thank you Kai
Awesome Jay!
The hip rotation move is excellent for Muay Thai blocks without returning the hanging leg to the ground to use it for a teep(push kick) after blocking. The exercise requires patience under pressure and unrelaxed state..
Love your videos
Great video 😊
Can i used this exercise for mcl partial tears .. there is stiffness in my knee??
I was literally about to ask UA-camr Redefining Strength for a video on this topic! Great timing
Perfect timing! Any other video requests Cornell?
@@kaisimonfitness how to jump and land properly and exercises to build better resistance when landing.
My IT band ..ankle last three toes knee n lateral hip of one side(just falls off like it finds my leg heavy) all hurt n would like to build to this.. could u recommend which of ur videos to start from n should I do this with support for the weak side n do more reps to make it strong
Adding to the routine. Thanks sis!
You’re welcome sis 😊 enjoy :)
Kai how many reps of each exercise should a beginner do?
Hi,
Do you have a recommendation to do like every exercise in x amount of reps in x amount of rounds? 😅 I will be a pure beginner though.
New subscriber
How many each?
I have problem balancing on right leg. Left leg is more stable and more muscular.
I think that I would like you to focus on single leg balance
After doing leg balance my lower back hurts and sometimes can actually stop me from moving. What muscle could it be..
Hi Sue I cannot tell you with certainty. However, It could be your gluteus medius or TFL. These muscles can influence a stiff lower back. You might find this this playlist helpful ua-cam.com/play/PL6WQQ6BHTknxxxcdzQWwXtZyJxfHT4C6f.html
Kai, How long did it take you to stand on one leg for 20 seconds or longer? I an just starting and I do well to do 5 seconds. I work out regularly, several times a week but this one area I REALLY need to work on. What makes it worse for me is that a lot of videos say it is normal to stand on one leg for 30 seconds as or more. I am way below normal. Just wondering how long it took you before you saw results?
Thanks
Scott, It took me a while before I could balance on one leg with control. Balance is simple, but involves a variety of factors. As soon as I understood and could feel the adjustments I needed to make, it clicked for me. Have a checklist that includes weight distribution, gaze, stacking, muscle activation and breathing. If you feel unstable, see if you are not connecting with something on that list. Also, try not to think. As soon as I start thinking I lose balance. Instead, direct your attention to your breathing and feel all the muscles working to help you balance. Keep practicing -it will feel rewarding.
Kai,
I really appreciate your response. I was wondering if it was days, weeks, maybe months before you saw results? I am now up to 5 seconds.
I was getting concerned b/c 1) videos I saw on UA-cam said it was normal to stand on one leg for 20-30 seconds. 2) I learned it was part of a field sobriety test. I don't drink and I couldn't do it. And 3) one video shows a Japanese neurologist saying not being able to balance on one leg means you have had a stroke.
Spoke with the head of my gym and he said "No. That's ridiculous to think it is normal to stand on one leg for 30 seconds. It has to be trained and learned." I found his comments encouraging.
Thank you,
Scott
I can't do single leg squat. Not enough strength to lift myself.
I thought this video was super informative... Except the end where you say "if you're core felt weak" or "if you're hips/glutes felt weak" go to this video... Shouldn't those issues dissolve in time the more we practice just these standing balances? I think the more we entertain diversity too soon for people it challenges they can (myself included) feel overwhelmed and want something they can do consistently and a lot before moving on to other things. I do floor exercises but these balances I feel more of a sense of connection than on the floor where it seems I need more prop or assist from my arms to get the legs to do something.. Whereas if I'm pressing the inner part of the foot in balance it feels like the leg moves better in the hip socket or I can tell when something is out of alignment and then work to fix it more than on the floor. Just an observation. Hope it helps someone other than me.
Beautiful Black Queen 👸 😍 ♥️
Although I enjoyed the exercises I was disappointed that it wasn't a workout where you counted and did the workout with is..kept having to pause..quite irritating
...so did you know you were in Mortal Kombat?! ua-cam.com/video/4wnmBpdDD7M/v-deo.html
Lol I don't know how I feel about this.
There is something seriously wrong with me...
no one?
Very helpful and creative guide to single leg balance exercises. Well done Kai!