280222 A few exercise options to do at home, or outside during your day
Before doing any of these, check with your health care provider for guidance.
Do each of the following exercises 1-10 repetitions each time for 1-4 sets. throughout the day. Do one set at a time until you feel comfortable doing them all at once.
Inside lower body
Squat to a couch, stable chair, or to your fireplace hearth if you have one. 1 to 3 sets of 10 repetitions
Bucket sit
Stairs: take them 2 at a time if your balance and coordination allow:
Sitting and getting up from your bed. Rest on the bed before getting up. This helps keep your legs strong.
Calf raises practice standing up on the balls of your feet and holding the position for a few seconds. Hold onto a counter if your balance is poor.
Hamstring curls: hold onto a countertop and try to touch your buttocks with one leg then move to the other one
Outside: weather permitting
Picnic table bench
Picnic tabletop
Getting into and out of a lawn chair
Inside and outside
Skip rope, caution do not do these if you have artificial lower torso joints such as knees or hips. Also, be careful if your ankles are unstable,
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