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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Anna Bartter

Unilateral exercises promise to boost your balance in no time - and it's confirmed that these are the 7 best

A woman doing unilateral exercises on a yoga mat in a studio.

You'd be forgiven for only thinking about your balance while stumbling around in heels or attempting to stay upright on a crowded tube, but mastering your balance is super important. From improving your coordination and reducing the risk of injury to (yes, really) helping you to live longer, balance pretty much tops the list of things to work on. Not sure where to start? Introducing unilateral exercises, in short, moves that utilise just one side of the body.

If you've never really considered how to improve your balance before, you're in the right place - because unilateral moves are one of the simplest ways to do so, as well as being easy to incorporate into your workout routine and totally free.

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