Improving Balance?

[Rusty Blades]

With 5 hours back on ice after a 36 year "vacation" I am still working to recover my basic "staying vertical ice skills". The strength is coming back quickly but I am finding my balance isn't what it used to be and I need to work on that between on-ice sessions.

I find that just doing "floor exercises" doesn't provide the same degree of difficulty as being on blades.

Suggestions?

Dianne

[dbny]

Here is a great exercise you can do anytime you are standing around waiting for anything. Lift one foot just slightly and balance on the other foot for a count of 10. I added to that by then putting my weight on the ball of the foot, and then on the heel of the foot.

[Paulie86]

Another idea might be to work on your core strength, as this will help you to control your upper body while on the ice.