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Name: 12-minute Balance Workout for Core and Legs
Uploaded: 2026-08-24
Duration: 12 min 26 s
Description: 12-minute workout video. Low Impact, Balance. targeting Core, Legs. low intensity. helps with Balance Control, Rehabilitation / Treatment Support, Maintain General Health.

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12-minute Balance Workout for Core and Legs

Senior Fitness With Meredith•Processed: Mar 03, 2026

12-minute workout video. Low Impact, Balance. targeting Core, Legs. low intensity. helps with Balance Control, Rehabilitation / Treatment Support, Maintain General Health.

⏱️ Key Moments

Summary:The workout includes a series of balance exercises focusing on core and lower body strength, with modifications for safety and comfort.

🏃 Guide

This workout is designed for seniors and beginners looking to improve their balance and stability. It addresses common issues related to falls and mobility challenges.

Benefits

Improves stability and coordination

Strengthens core and lower body muscles

Step-by-Step Guide

Double Heel Raises

Stand tall with feet shoulder-width apart, engage your core, and rise onto the balls of your feet. Feel the strength in your calves and maintain a slight bend in your knees.

Side Steps

Step side to side while holding onto a sturdy surface for support. Focus on lateral movement and keeping your posture upright.

Toe Raises

Lift your toes while keeping your heels on the ground. Engage your core and feel the stretch in your ankles.

Weight Transfer

Shift your weight from side to side, lifting one foot off the ground if comfortable. Maintain a tall posture and engage your core.

Knee Raises

Lift one knee while keeping the other foot grounded. Focus on balance and core engagement.

Toe Taps

Tap your toes in front, to the side, and behind you in a controlled manner. Maintain balance and posture.

Staggered Stance Heel Raises

Stand with one foot forward and the other back, lift both heels while keeping your core engaged.

Airplanes

Extend your arms and lean slightly to one side, maintaining balance. Engage your core and focus on stability.

Safety Notes

Avoid if you have severe balance issues or conditions that affect stability. Consult a physician if unsure.

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