Sit-to-stand

1. Step 1

   Sit near the front of the chair, feet flat and hip-width apart.

2. Step 2

   Lean slightly forward and stand up, using your hands on your thighs or the armrests if you need to.

3. Step 3

   Sit back down slowly — the control on the way down is the exercise.

• Aim for an effort where you can still talk in short sentences. If you can’t, slow down or rest — that’s the right call, not a setback.
• Use a sturdy chair without wheels, with its back against a wall so it can’t slide.

Stop right away and sit down if you feel dizzy, unusually short of breath, or any chest discomfort, and contact your physician. Stop if you feel pain beyond normal effort; consult your physician before starting a new exercise routine.

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• the GLP-1 strength plan
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