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Man performing hell raises.

Heel Raises - Calf Raises - Standing - Bilateral

While standing, raise up on your toes as you lift your heels off the ground. Video # VV446LPRP

Repeat: 10 Times
Hold: 1 Second
Complete: 3 Sets
Perform: 2 Times a Week

Woman performing marching exercise.

Marches

Engage lower abs, stand tall, and put hands on hips or out to side for balance. Walk 20-30 feet bringing knees up into high march position without leaning or changing the position of your hips.

Repeat: 10 Times
Complete: 3 Sets
Perform: 2 Times a Week

Woman performing hip circle exercises.

Hip Circles

Stand on one leg and point the toes of the other leg while moving your leg in a circle as shown. Perform clockwise for a few circles and then reverse directions and perform in a counter-clockwise direction. Your knees should be straight the entire time. Repeat. Video # VVUNF9VXK

Repeat: 10 Times
Hold: 1 Second
Complete: 3 Sets
Perform: 2 Times a Week

Man performing a standing hamstring curl exercise.Standing Hamstring Curls

While standing, bend your knee so that your heel moves towards your buttock. Lower back down until first contact with floor and repeat. Keep knees in-line with one another. Video # VVMP2C2RC

Repeat: 10 Times
Hold: 1 Second
Complete: 3 Sets
Perform: 2 Times a Week

Man performing sit to s t and exercise.Sit to Stand - No Support

Start by scooting close to the front of the chair. Next, lean forward at your trunk and reach forward with your arms and rise to standing without using your hands to push off from the chair or other object.

Use your arms as a counter-balance by reaching forward when in sitting and lower them as you approach standing. Video #VVUS3WVRC

Repeat: 15 Times
Hold: 1 Second
Complete: 1 Set
Perform: 2 Times a Week

Man performing dips in chair exercise.Dips in Chair

While sitting in a chair with arm rests, push yourself upawards so that you lift your buttocks of the chair. Then lower down controlled back to normal seated position.

If you are unable to lift yourself up, you can perform "pressure releases" so that you simply push to take some weight off your buttocks. Video # VVKJC9B4E

Repeat: 10 Times
Hold: 1 Second
Complete: 3 Sets
Perform: 2 Times a Week

Man performs wall push up exercises.Wall Push Ups

Standing at a wall, place your arms out in front of you with your elbows straigh so that your hands just reach the wall. Next, bend your elbows slowly to bring your chest closer to the wall. Maintain your feet planted on the ground the entire time. Video #VV4UPBCJV

Repeat: 10 Times
Hold: 1 Second
Complete: 3 Sets
Perform: 2 Times a Week

Exercises are from HEP2Go and videos can be viewed online at www.HEP.video