This exercise may help improve your energy levels.

• Sit with an upright posture in a chair that is ideally knee height.
• Sit forwards, just past the centre or the seat, with your feet flat to the floor.
• Hold the chair lightly with your hands for confidence and support if you need to.
• Start to march the feet. Your knees will raise slightly as you march.
• Think about your feet and ankles. Try not to march with flat feet, but ‘peel’ the heels from the floor as you lift, transferring weight across the foot to then lift the toes.
• Replace the toes first, pressing each part of the foot into the floor, with your heels landing last.
• Continue for a minute.

Aim to do this daily to improve your stamina.

If you find that you get too out-of-breath, or sore in the front of the hip, cut the time down until you get accustomed to the exercise. If a minute is comfortable, try two minutes.

DISCLAIMER:

You take responsibility for your own exercise programme. All content should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your G.P. or any other health care professional. Please ensure you take all steps to ensure your personal safety and to minimise any risk while doing the exercises.

Individuals using these exercises do so at their own risk.