Strength and Balance Exercises Using A Hill

One obstacle I often run into working in the schools is a space to work in.   In these cases one of my favorite therapy tools happens to be a hill or incline.  It’s amazing how many great strength and balance exercises you can do with a simple hill or incline.  I especially love to get outside and utilize hills and inclines when the weather is nice! It always seems that it’s just a little more fun when you can get out.   The best part is very little equipment is needed for these activities!

Strength and Balance Exercises Using A Hill

Here is a quick run down of some easy strength and balance exercise you can do on a hill or incline starting today!  Here are 10 of my favorite and simple ways to use a hill or incline!

Side Steps – Be sure to go both directions to hit the muscles on both sides!

Monster Walks – With legs out straight try to make it up the hill!

Knee Walks – Both up and down and the incline!

Ride a Bike – Working on inclines is great for strengthening.

Marching – Adds in the balance factor, try for nice high marches.

Cross Over Steps – Lead with each side.

Backward Walking – Great for strength and balance!

Walking on Your Heels

Walk on Your Tip Toes

Heel Kicks- Bend your knees and kick up your heels as close to your backside as you can.

Inclines and Babies

Have you ever used a hill or incline for basic motor development with a baby?  Check out this outdoor crawling tip.  It of course could be used indoors as well on any inclined surface.

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