Day 1 — Lower Body + Balance
Supported side leg lift
- Sets × reps
- Wk 1: 1 × 8/side · Wk 2+: 2 × 8/side
- Equipment
- A sturdy chair, a wall or a kitchen counter
- Location
- Home
Level: On-ramp
How to do it
Step 1
Hold the counter and stand tall.
Step 2
Lift one leg a few inches out to the side and lower it.
Step 3
Height doesn’t matter — staying upright does.
Good to know
- 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.
Safety
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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