As we get older our joints can get worse or maybe
you have an issue that affects your joints? Either way,
here are some easy exercises you can do everyday at
home to help your knees. All of these exercises
require a band.
Do each move 10 times.
Seated Knee Extension:
Sit in a chair with a resistance band around one of
the chair’s legs and an ankle on the same side as
the chair. Slowly straighten your leg until it’s
about 2/3 straight, hold for five seconds, and slowly
return to start. That’s one rep.
Standing Leg Side Raises:
Stand beside a chair, with a hand on the back of
it for balance. Place a resistance band around
both ankles. While keeping your shoulders and hips
facing forward, lift one leg straight out sideways
(try to lead with your heel and keep the knee and
toes pointing straight ahead). Hold for five seconds,
then slowly return to start. That’s one rep.
Single Leg Bridge:
Lie on the floor with both knees bent. Lift one foot up
off the ground. Pushing through the other heel, lift
your hips off the ground. Keep going until your torso
makes a straight line from your shoulders to your knees.
Pause and slowly lower. (You’ll be keeping the one
leg raised the entire time). That’s one rep.
Crab Walk:
Stand with a resistance band around both thighs, just
above the knee (you’ll want the band to be tight enough
that you feel some tension when your ankles are
slightly separated). Put a little bend in both knees,
then step sideways with one foot so that you’re standing
with feet wide apart. Step your other foot to meet
the first one, keeping your feet pointing forward
the entire time. Continue walking sideways in this
way until you’ve taken 10 steps, then reverse and
go in the opposite direction.
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