10-minute daily floor-based workout could improve balance and agility
A 10-minute daily floor-based workout performed lying down may improve balance, agility, and trunk flexibility by enhancing neuromuscular coordination. The exercise program, developed by researchers at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, focuses on muscle control to build coordination between the core and limbs.
A study published in PLOS One suggests that a 10-minute daily exercise program performed lying down can improve balance, agility, and trunk flexibility. The program, developed by researchers at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, includes exercises such as an abdominal press, a small bridge, a leg slide and press, and 'rock-paper-scissors' with the toes. These exercises aim to build coordination between the core and limbs, facilitating easier and safer movement when standing. The study involved healthy young adults and found improvements in balance and agility, potentially driven by changes in neuromuscular coordination. The exercise program may offer a safe and practical option for fall prevention and early-stage rehabilitation. The program was developed by Yoriko Atomi, PhD, Professor Emeritus at The University of Tokyo, who used the exercises to relieve her own joint pain.
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