This exercise aims to improve your tummy and back muscle strength, so do make sure you are sat away from the chair back. Strengthening the postural muscles helps with standing up to do light housework.

• Sit upright in your usual chair. Sit forwards in the chair with a tall posture.
• Have your feet flat on the floor, your legs hip-width apart and your knees directly above your ankles.
• Holding onto the chair, lift one leg, hold for a few seconds, then lower.
• Repeat on the other leg.

Perform 4 to 6 in total each day.

DISCLAIMER:

You take responsibility for your own exercise programme. All content should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your G.P. or any other health care professional. Please ensure you take all steps to ensure your personal safety and to minimise any risk while doing the exercises.

Individuals using these exercises do so at their own risk.