Effective exercises you can gradually master
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Many of these I was taught after knee surgery for a period of 4 months on a one-to-one basis with a physical therapist.
We were lying on a flat bed. I know my own bed, which is softer but still does the trick.
I still can't get down on all 4's on the floor, but I can use my bed and get the same workout.
Our therapists told us never to use more than 5 lb weights in each hand. Eventually, start with one weight and work up to using both.
Some look impossible initially. But using a yoga principle, combine the power of proper breathing and your body muscles to allow you to move easier each day with practice.
The little train that finally did: "I think I can, I think I can---I did it."
Start out with maybe 4 or 5 reps on each side, keep adding reps.
Be sure to count out loud. That assures your body and you that you are breathing.
Do these in the privacy of your home, wear loose clothing. I find some music that I am in the mood for.
Do some very deep breathing before you start and when finishing. Don't immediately get up and do something else. Lie there after you have finished and allow your body to feel good. Do a litte meditation or visualize some pleasant scenes
Many of these I was taught after knee surgery for a period of 4 months on a one-to-one basis with a physical therapist.
We were lying on a flat bed. I know my own bed, which is softer but still does the trick.
I still can't get down on all 4's on the floor, but I can use my bed and get the same workout.
Our therapists told us never to use more than 5 lb weights in each hand. Eventually, start with one weight and work up to using both.
Some look impossible initially. But using a yoga principle, combine the power of proper breathing and your body muscles to allow you to move easier each day with practice.
The little train that finally did: "I think I can, I think I can---I did it."
Start out with maybe 4 or 5 reps on each side, keep adding reps.
Be sure to count out loud. That assures your body and you that you are breathing.
Do these in the privacy of your home, wear loose clothing. I find some music that I am in the mood for.
Do some very deep breathing before you start and when finishing. Don't immediately get up and do something else. Lie there after you have finished and allow your body to feel good. Do a litte meditation or visualize some pleasant scenes
