There may unfortunately be times in your life when you may not be as mobile. Here are some useful seated exercises to help you regain your strength during those times.
ᴿᴹ Arm curls
1. Start with your arms hanging naturally. Keep your elbows by your side and raise your right hand towards your right shoulder.
2. Bring your right arm back down and repeat with your left arm.
ᴿᴹ Chair twists
1. Slowly turn your upper body to the right while keeping your hips facing forwards.
2. Count to five and then return to the middle so you are facing forwards.
3. Repeat but now, turn to the left.
ᴿᴹ Knee lifts
1. Lift your right knee off the ground and then place it back on the floor.
2. Repeat with your left knee
ᴿᴹ Upward punches
1. Put your arms out to your side with. your elbows bent and knuckles pointing up to the ceiling. Your thumbs should face each other.
2. Slowly punch upwards and then bring your arms back to the starting position.
ᴿᴹ Marching
1. Continue with the knee lifts but this time, introduce alternate arm curls each time. This means your right leg should life at the same time your left arm bends.
These exercises may be mild but it is a great way to keep the body moving especially during those time in our life when moving becomes difficult. For more tips and suggestions, check out www.diabetes.org.uk/move-more.
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