Balance

Balance is what keeps you standing up and walking without falling. You use balance all day long. When you ride a bike or hop on one foot, you use balance. Your eyes, ears, and muscles all work together to help. Practicing balance makes it better.

How Balance Works

Deep inside your ears are tiny tubes filled with fluid. These tubes tell your brain which way is up. Your eyes also help by looking at the world around you. Your muscles use these messages to keep you steady. Your brain puts it all together in a flash.

Improving Balance

You can get better at balance with practice. Standing on one foot is a fun way to try. Yoga and dance also help improve balance. Sports like gymnastics need really good balance. The more you practice, the stronger your balance will be.

Fun Facts

• Cats are famous for their great balance, which helps them land on their feet.
• Tightrope walkers train for years to get perfect balance.
• Spinning around in circles can make you dizzy because it confuses your ears.

Did You Know?

Astronauts in space have trouble with balance when they come back to Earth because there is no gravity in space.