Leg Band Exercises
Is your exercise band gathering dust?
This is week 3 of our series demonstrating lots of different ways you can use your ignored exercise band. This week’s focus is the legs.
Seated Leg Extension
Benefits of the exercise:
Strengthens the front of the leg
Tips:
- Do this without a band to make it easier
- Alternate sides if it feels better for your knees and hips
How many should I do?
- 10 either side
Side raises with a lunge
Benefits of the exercise:
Strengthens the front and backs of both legs as well as improving balance
Tips:
- Do this without a band to make it easier
- Keep your chest lifted
How many should I do?
- 10 either side
Leg stretch (easy version)
Benefits of the exercise:
Stretches the front of the leg
Tips:
- Using a band makes this stretch accessible if you can’t reach your shoe
- Try to keep your knees aligned
How long should I hold the stretch?
- 30-45 seconds
Good Luck!
Erin
Vintage Fitness
Vintage Fitness is an in home personal training company in Toronto, Canada. We specialize in energizing the lives of people over 50 with exercise.
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