Star balance
The Star Balance Exercise (sometimes called the Star Excursion Balance Exercise) involves balancing on one leg while tapping targets on the floor with the foot of the free leg. The targets are placed in a circle around the standing leg. The larger the circle, the more challenging the exercise. This exercise is more fun and effective if the targets are randomly chosen by a trainer or exercise partner. This tool can be used to replicate that experience when practising alone.
0.5–10 seconds, up to one decimal place.
Regular timing: 2.5 seconds.
1–5000 numbers to call.
Keep this page open and your screen awake. Stop to change settings or begin a new session.
Number of targets
Choose how many numbered markers you're using. The tool will call out numbers from 1 up to your chosen number. Numbers can repeat.
Delay
Choose the usual time between number calls, in seconds. For example, 2.5 means roughly two and a half seconds between calls.
Delay randomness
Choose how much the timing varies. At 0, calls follow a steady rhythm. At 10, the gap can vary from half to twice your chosen delay.
Reps
Choose how many number calls you want. The tool stops automatically after this many calls. The countdown is not included.
Countdown start
Choose Yes to hear "3, 2, 1, Ready?" before the exercise begins. Choose No to skip the countdown.
Start
Begin the exercise, or continue an exercise you've paused.
Pause / Resume
Take a break without losing your place. Press Resume or Start when you're ready to continue.
Stop
End the exercise and reset your progress. Pressing Start again begins a new exercise.