6 exercises to do everyday

6 exercises to do everyday

1. Sit to stand practice

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Sit to stand practice- Do  5-20 times

Try and do this every 3 hours

2. Walking

  • Stand up tall with good posture
  • Several walks through the day if you are staying home. Walk around your house and around your yard for 10 minutes every 2-3 hours,
  • If you can walk outside walk for 2-30 minutes each day

3. March on the spot

March on the spot, with lots of energy using your arms as well as your legs for count of 50.   Do this 3 or 4 times a day

4. Balance

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Stand on one leg for 3-10 seconds. Have the chair nearby for support. But if you can- let go. But don’t fall over! Do both legs.

5. Have a dance

Put on your favourite music and have a dance each day to 2-3 of your favourite songs

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Squat down as far as you are able   at least 3 X 10 each day. Lightly hold onto a bench for support if you need.