Home Rowing Machine Reviews 2023
  • Home
  • Reviews
  • Benefits
    • weightloss
    • Rowing Machine Technique
    • rower verses exercise bike
    • rower verses treadmill
    • rower verses elliptical cross trainer
    • Injuries
    • Setting Goals
  • Brands
  • Buyers Guide
    • Compare
    • Types
    • used
    • Dropshippers
    • terminology
    • retailer strategies
    • Buy from store or web
    • Help
  • UK Rowers
  • Workouts
    • Example Workouts
    • Tabata Rowing Workouts
    • Time Trial Workouts
    • Duration Workout
    • Heart Rate Training Programs
    • Rowing Machine Workout Program
    • Training Apps
    • Bad Workout Habits
  • Concept2
    • Model D vs Model E
  • WaterRower
  • Blog
  • The zone
    • Awareness and Focus
    • Peak Performance Zone
  • Fitness Tests
    • Cardio Vascular Fitness Test
    • Balance Test
    • Coordination Test
  • Maintenance
    • mats
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Sitemap
    • Your Privacy
    • Disclaimer

Simple Balance Test

red heart
Balance is one of those skill we take for granted and either accept we've got good balance or bad. It's also a vital part of sports performance. If your balance is poor, you're coordination will suffer meaning your muscles won't be working as efficiently as they could. 

When you're training your body at its limits, the smallest amount of wasted effort will impact on your performance. And don't think that sitting on a rowing machine does require balance! With all the activity, it's essential that you don't work against yourself by tightening muscles when they need to release - and this is all helped by good balance.

The following test requires no specialist equipment, takes only a minute or two (depending on how good your balance is!) and will reveal a lot about this most vital of senses.

Your age is also a factor in this test, so I've also listed an age-related chart beneath the test. When you've complete this, why not try the other tests on the right for coordination, mental fitness and your recovery rate.

Good luck :0)

Picture
Take the One Leg Balance Test

Whilst there are a number of tests, the one leg test I've used here is the simplest and will tell you as much as you need to know.

You'll need either a stopwatch or be able to see a clock with a second hand.

If you're unsure about your balance, place a chair nearby so you can place you hand on it if you think you're about to fall - remember to stop the clock if you touch the chair.

  1. Remove your shoes and socks and stand on both feet on an even floor.
  2. Check the time on the clock or start the stopwatch.
  3. Close your eyes.
  4. Lift one foot about 10 inches off the floor so you're standing on your favored leg (usually the same side as your dominant hand.)
  5. Hold this stance for as long as possible - not it's natural for your body to move a little.
  6. Stop the clock or check the second hand when your foot touches the floor.
  7. Note the time and then repeat twice more on the same leg.

Your score is the average of your three tests. Now check your score below against your age range.
Balance test scores

Have you tried the cardio and coordination tests?
step test
Cardio Test
Picture
Coordination

You are here: Home | Fitness Tests | Balance

Copyright 2010 - 2023 RowingMachine-Guide.com
  • Home
  • Reviews
  • Benefits
    • weightloss
    • Rowing Machine Technique
    • rower verses exercise bike
    • rower verses treadmill
    • rower verses elliptical cross trainer
    • Injuries
    • Setting Goals
  • Brands
  • Buyers Guide
    • Compare
    • Types
    • used
    • Dropshippers
    • terminology
    • retailer strategies
    • Buy from store or web
    • Help
  • UK Rowers
  • Workouts
    • Example Workouts
    • Tabata Rowing Workouts
    • Time Trial Workouts
    • Duration Workout
    • Heart Rate Training Programs
    • Rowing Machine Workout Program
    • Training Apps
    • Bad Workout Habits
  • Concept2
    • Model D vs Model E
  • WaterRower
  • Blog
  • The zone
    • Awareness and Focus
    • Peak Performance Zone
  • Fitness Tests
    • Cardio Vascular Fitness Test
    • Balance Test
    • Coordination Test
  • Maintenance
    • mats
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Sitemap
    • Your Privacy
    • Disclaimer