May 06 2008
Exercise of the Day: Chair Stands
Chair Stands.
Chair Stands strengthen your inner and outer thigh muscles as well as your abdominal.
1.Place pillows against back of chair.
2.Sit in middle or toward front of the chair, knees bent, feet flat on floor.
3.Lean back in half-reclining position, keeping your back and shoulders straight.
4.Raise upper body forward until sitting upright, using hands as little as possible or not at all, if you can. Your back should no longer lean against the pillows.
5.Slowly stand up, using your hands as little as possible.
6.Slowly sit back down. Keep back and shoulders straight throughout exercise.
Repeat 8 to 12 times. Rest for 60 seconds and repeat one more time.
Please consult with your physician before starting an exercise program.