Reaction time is our ability to quickly respond to external stimuli. It is important for sport but also for everyday life. As it is controlled by our central nervous system, the best way to improve reaction time is by practice. We can train our minds to detect external cues better but also to decide what to do quicker through exposure to different scenarios.

Power is not only useful for many sports but for everyday activities such as climbing stairs, lifting objects (and children) and preventing fall injuries. To train power we need to train both speed and strength. Lastly, as we age, we lose power more quickly than strength so maintaining power to prevent fall injuries becomes more important.

Balance is our ability to remain upright by adjusting our body. While we often think of it as important for gymnastics, yoga and skateboarding, it is also important in everyday life. Falls are often devastating and poor balance is one of the most important predictors. The more we practice balancing the better our balance becomes. Here are some for yoga poses for you to improve your balance.