Increase the time as you get stronger, or to progress further, open the raised leg to the side. For example, lift your left leg, open it to the left side as far as your hip will allow, pause, then ...

Brad: That's right, now we've narrowed it down to one exercise that's going to strengthen your legs, and keep you mobile and ...

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When it comes to gym machines, the leg press is an excellent choice for isolating your lower body. As a compound exercise that hits ... hips back and down as if sitting into a chair, without ...

Why it works: Similar to the toe tap, this beginner-friendly exercise also works your side glutes and boosts hip stability and control from a single-leg stance ... if you’re sitting in a ...

Repeat using the left arm and right leg. Perform five to 15 repetitions. Seated side bends require a chair and can be done every other day. This exercise stretches the obliques, intercostals, serratus ...

As the name suggests, wall sits involve ‘sitting ... Or try single-leg wall sits; raise one leg for half the time, then switch to the other for the rest of the exercise,’ explains Long.

Quite simply, sitting there curling away each week won ... This level of structured breathing may not be necessary for every bicep exercise – whereas for every compound move it’s a must ...

If neither of these options is suitable right now, you can still benefit from a good workout while seated on the ... fully weight-bearing exercises, and strengthen the legs. Plus, chair Pilates ...

He says: 'Walking helps to drain the lower legs of excess fluid and can help prevent varicose veins through the pumping action of the calf muscles. 'The increased supply of oxygen exercise ...