Do Some Knee Strengthening Exercises and Get Fitter!
If you need to get your knees stronger there are a few knee strengthening exercises that are easy to do and will make a huge difference to your fitness
This first exercise is really good for those who suffer from conditions such as chondromalacia patella. This is a condition caused by the softening and degeneration of the cartilage underneath the knee cap ‘patella’. It usually occurs when the muscles and bones of the knee are out of alignment.
Sit in a chair, back straight but not tensed. Your leg should be bent at 90 degrees, the thigh parallel to the ground, the lower leg vertical. Tense the thigh, hold for 5 seconds then release. Switch legs and repeat. Do 10 reps for each leg. Easy, huh!
Be sure to breathe normally during the exercise.
If you want to build up a little more strength in your knee you may want to try the following exercise.
Again make sure you are sitting comfortably, cross your legs at the ankles. The push your crossed legs forward with the back leg, then push your legs back to being folded with the front leg. (This may seem a little tricky at first but once you get the hang of it it is really easy but effective!)
Switch legs by reversing the direction of the cross. If the right leg was in front, move it to the rear. Repeat the exercise 10 times for each position.
How To Get Those Calves Working
Now for something a little more challenging.
Depending on your balance and the surface you’re standing on, you may need to do this on a mat or carpet, or on a wooden floor. Avoid using a cement or metal floor.
Stand upright, heels together, toes a little apart. Make sure to keep your balance.
Lift the heels, balancing on the balls of your feet. Imagine a string attached to the centre of your head pulling you up. Hold for 5 seconds, then lower slowly. Repeat 10 times. Over time, as you build strength and balance, increase the length of time you’re on the balls of the feet.
To intensify this exercises a little try bending your knees whilst you have your heels raised. By doing this you will also be using the muscles in your quadriceps, hamstrings and buttocks. Remember to straighten your knees then lower your heels. Do ten reps.
If you can make sure you carry out these knee strengthening exercises a couple of days a week or better still daily, you will have strong, healthy knees in to time at all.
If you want to tone up the rest of your legs, take a look at these details for the best leg exercises. These exercises will help you build strong, sexy legs quickly. To get the rest of your body into shape, find loads of health and fitness tips here.