Balance is the ability to distribute your weight in a way that lets you stand or move without falling, or recover if you trip. Good balance requires the coordination of several parts of the body: the central nervous system, inner ear, eyes, muscles, bones, and joints.

1 : a steady position or condition The gymnast kept her balance. 2 : something left over : remainder He spent the balance of his allowance. 1 : to make or keep steady : keep from falling … their slippery … forefeet did not allow them to balance there.