Add 2 Strengthening Mini-Exercises to Your Monday Routine

To get stronger and more resilient, try incorporating two mini-exercises into your daily routine. Or, if you’re recovering from bouts of inactivity, you can return to a fitness routine one mini-exercise at a time. Use Monday to get started!

Two Great Mini-Exercises You Can Do Anywhere!

Quarter Squats

Do some quarter squats. These will strengthen your quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. Pretend to sit down on a table with your arms lifted part way then stop – that’s a quarter of the way down to a chair. Try doing ten quarter squats to start! These should be easy on your knees and lower back.

Side Leg Raises

Keep going! This mini-exercise strengthens your side hip flexors. See the illustration on this page to familiarize yourself with the exercise! To maintain balance, hold onto the back of a chair or your kitchen counter. Stand straight with your feet at shoulder width. Lift your right leg to the side about 45 degrees and then lower it back, repeat the same movement with the other leg. Start with five side leg raises on each leg, then build up from there!

Fitness is important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Being physically active increases energy, maintains physical capability, and can help prevent chronic diseases.

This Monday, do short sessions of exercise throughout the day. You’ll be able to quickly fit it into the rest of your week. Move It Monday helps you navigate ways fitness can be more convenient and doable. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!