Minute Tip · Strength
The strength you already use
Standing up from a chair is everyday strength.
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You stand up from a chair many times a day. That is strength you already use.
Guidelines support muscle-strengthening activity for adults, including older adults. A simple way to practice is the sit-to-stand.
Sit toward the front of a sturdy chair, with your feet flat. Lean slightly forward and stand up, using the arms if it helps. Sit back down slowly. Try up to five, resting whenever you like.
Keep it comfortable. Use a chair that will not slide, keep support nearby, and stop for pain or loss of balance.
Limits: A chair-based set is a low-volume option, not a universal prescription.
Try it today
Do one comfortable chair-strength set. From a stable chair, try up to five comfortable sit-to-stands, using the chair arms if helpful. About 5 minutes.
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