Question

1. how can individuals challenge their visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems during balance exercises? by avoiding sensory challenges by closing their eyes by limiting body awareness by reducing coordination 8. how does incorporating mindfulness techniques contribute to balance exercises? by increasing mental focus and stability by increasing the intensity by reducing proprioception by increasing the pace of the movements

Explanation:

For question 7: Closing eyes removes visual input, forcing reliance on vestibular (inner ear - balance) and proprioceptive (body position sense) systems. Avoiding sensory challenges would not challenge these systems. Limiting body awareness (proprioception) and reducing coordination are counter - productive to challenging the systems.
For question 8: Mindfulness techniques enhance focus. Increased focus helps in better body control and stability during balance exercises. Increasing intensity, reducing proprioception, or increasing movement pace are not related to the benefits of mindfulness in balance exercises.

Answer:

1. By closing their eyes
2. By increasing mental focus and stability