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Starting Position: Sit correctly on bali in optimal posturę. Begin Basic Bouncing.

Movement: With one bounce, tap one heel forward. With next bounce, bring foot back to start and alternate legs.

CAUTIOH: MAKE SURĘ EXERCISE CAN BE DONE WITHOUT BOUNCING.

Itronthlng: Monitor heart ratę. If winded, bounce less vigorously. Modlflcation: Touch hands to bali or stable object for balance assistance.

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Progression:

I Imtiate bounce by raising heels (see page 38). p Alternate legs with each bounce. t Add dosired arm movement from previous section.

{tffimieiif* Mieniu IIio loet reduces Ihe base of support andkeeps the center of gravity changing. ii.r f|i|i h.i lim Inniy In conlliiually make unconscious/automatic adjustments lo mainlain balance.

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Comments: Moving the feet reduces the base of supporl and keeps the center of grav'tty changing. This forces the body to continually make unconscious/automatic adjustments to maintain balance.

Starting Position: Sit correctly on bali in optimal posturę. Position arms folded in front or as desired. Begin Basic Bouncing.

Movement: With one bounce, tap right foot to the right side. With next bounce, tap foot back to center. Repeat with left foot and alternate sides.

CAUTIOM: MAKE SURĘ EXERCISE CAN BE DONE WITHOUT BOUNCING.

Breathing: Monitor heart ratę. If winded, bounce less vigorously. Modification: Touch hands to bali or stable object for balance assistance. Progression:

1.    Initiate bounce by raising heels (see page 38).

2.    Alternate legs with each bounce.

3.    Add desired arm movement from previous exercises.

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