1. Begin by standing with your feet together on a flat, stable surface.
2. Engage your core and look straight ahead to help with balance.
3. Slowly lift one leg off the ground, bending the knee to a comfortable height.
4. Hold your raised foot off the ground, and try to maintain balance on the standing leg.
5. Keep your hands on your hips, by your side, or extend them outwards to help with balance, depending on what feels most comfortable for you.
6. Aim to hold the position for 30 seconds to 1 minute before lowering your leg back down.
7. Repeat on the opposite leg.
For increased challenge, the exercise can be made more difficult by closing your eyes, standing on an unstable surface like a foam pad, or extending the duration of the hold.
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