Health Medics Balance Disc User manual

Balance Disc Instructions
CAUTION: The sample exercises shown are not suited to all abilities and/or health conditions. Consult your healthcare provider before beginning
any new exercise routine.
Getting
Started
Use a chair, counter or wall for
additional support before stepping
on the disc for the first time.
Shift your weight from
your heels to your
toes and back again.
Front to Back
Shift your weight from
your left to right foot
and back again.
Side to Side
Advanced Balance Training
Once you are comfortable with these basic exercises, try closing your eyes
to increase your balance and proprioceptive training.
Place your foot in the
center of the disc, lift
opposite leg. Hold and
repeat with other leg.
Squat
Center both feet on the
disc and slowly drop into
a squat position. Hold
and stand back up.
Lunge
Place one foot in the center of the
disc and step back with opposite leg.
Keeping your weight on the front leg,
slowly drop your back knee. Keep
your back straight. Hold and repeat
with other leg.
Leg Lift
Sit on the center of the disc with your
legs straight. Place your hands behind
you. Engage your core and slowly lift
your legs as high as you can above you.
Hold at the highest point.
One Leg
Place disc in the center of
your seat, textured side up.
Sit up straight to engage
your core muscles.
Sitting

Bridge
Lay down with your knees bent and one foot centered
on the disc. Straighten opposite leg. Keeping your back
straight, lift your hips off the floor. Hold and repeat with
opposite leg.
Plank
Lay down with your elbows centered on the disc.
Keeping your back straight, lift your hips off the floor.
Hold position as long as you can.
Side Plank
Sit on the floor sideways with one hand centered on the
disc. Engage your core muscles, lift your hip off the floor
and raise the opposite arm above you. Hold position as
long as you can, then repeat with opposite side.
Lay face down with both feet centered on the disc.
Engage your core muscles, keep your back straight and
slowly do a push up.
Push Up
Lay face down with both hands centered on the disc.
Engage your core muscles, keep your back straight and
slowly do a push up.
CLEANING: The balance disc can be cleaned by wiping with
a damp cloth. If more soiled, a mild detergent can be used.
Pat to dry.
Every exercise is more challenging
when you add a balance disc!
Textured Side Flat Side
Reverse Push Up