From Module 4, Movement and exercise
Sit to stand
Works the muscles in your legs and bottom.
- Time
- About 1 minute
- Level
- Gentle
- Position
- Standing
- Equipment
- None
- Space
- A chair without wheels, placed against a wall
Step by step
- 1.Sit near the front of the chair. Put your feet flat and a little apart.
- 2.Lean forward a little.
- 3.Stand up slowly, using your legs. Look straight ahead.
- 4.Sit down slowly. Use your hands to guide you if you need to.
- 5.Do this 5 times.
Make it fit you
Easier
Push up with your hands on your thighs.
Harder
Do up to 10. Or stop just above the seat, then stand up again.
More exercises like this
All exercises
Heel raises
Works the muscles in your lower legs.
Time: About 1 minuteLevel: Gentle Can be done sitting
Arm curls with water bottles
Works the muscles in the front of your arms.
Time: About 1 minuteLevel: Gentle Can be done sitting