Michael Hamlin, NSCA, CSCS, a personal trainer and founder of Everflex Fitness, believes jumping jacks improve coordination by training your upper and lower body at the same time, increasing flexibility, balance, agility, and response speed.
Hamlin claims medicine ball throws enhance eye-hand coordination. Catching the ball quickly trains your response time.
This exercise also improves coordination by letting each side move independently. “Once you get into a flow, the movement should become easier and allow you to really focus on engaging your core,” Meier explains.
Meier believes curtsy lunges increase strength and balance, which improve coordination and agility. She advises taking her time with this workout.
Tree posture in yoga requires one-foot balance. Meier suggests lifting your arms above for further coordination. “Many yoga movements work balance and stability muscles, making it a great exercise for coordination.”
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Kevin Smith, PT, DPT, CBIS, owner of Clarity Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy, Inc., suggests adding a twist to your squats by placing one or both feet on an unstable surface like a foam pad or Bosu ball.
Smith thinks toe taps improve coordination by requiring balance, economy, and precision.