Activates muscles of the legs and develops strength and power used in everyday movements like climbing stairs.
Before you get into your workout it’s important to warm up. Just 5 minutes of light activity is all you need. Things like:
Walking
Jogging on the spot
Pumping your arms
Shoulder rolls
Controlled punches
Circular ‘windmill’ arm movements in the air.
1. Complete quick step-ups, using alternating legs with each step up.
Tip: use the bottom step of your home stairs. Choose a higher step to make this more difficult
After your workout, cool down by following any of the above activities, again for 5 minutes. This is also a great time to stretch your muscles holding each stretch for 20-30 seconds. Make sure you hold at a point where you can feel the stretch but you shouldn’t feel discomfort or pain. Don’t bounce through these, just slow steady movements.
Disclaimer: If you have been inactive for a while, have heart disease, or a close relative with heart disease or if you have other major health problems, or are pregnant, please check with your doctor before following these workouts.
If you’re new to exercise, or have been inactive for a while, it’s best to start slow and build up
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