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Use a block of wood or telephone directory to raise yourself up.
Lift and lower your heels with all your weight on the balls of your feet, ideally at least two inches off the floor.
If you have poor balance hold onto a chair whilst doing this exercise.
To make it harder, work one leg at a time, stay up for longer periods of time, or hold weights in your hands.
Remember to keep your back straight and head up throughout the exercise.
BEGINNERS
Aim for 10/15 raises, each leg with no weight.
INTERMEDIATE
Aim for 15+ raises, each leg with no weight. Repeat 3 times.
ADVANCED
Aim for 15+ raises each leg with suitable weight. Repeat 3 times.
Tutorial provided by netfit
Lift and lower your heels with all your weight on the balls of your feet, ideally at least two inches off the floor.
If you have poor balance hold onto a chair whilst doing this exercise.
To make it harder, work one leg at a time, stay up for longer periods of time, or hold weights in your hands.
Remember to keep your back straight and head up throughout the exercise.
BEGINNERS
Aim for 10/15 raises, each leg with no weight.
INTERMEDIATE
Aim for 15+ raises, each leg with no weight. Repeat 3 times.
ADVANCED
Aim for 15+ raises each leg with suitable weight. Repeat 3 times.
Tutorial provided by netfit