Christmas Activity Challenge – Standing

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andy cane calf raises

If needed hold the back of a heavy chair, lift heels off the ground squeezing the calf muscle

olly Hip Side Swings

Standing tall, swing leg out to the side, repeat both sides

eindeer Rows

Standing hinge forwards at the hips, pull elbows back, squeezing shoulder blades together, hold then release. Repeat

cy incline press

Use a table or the wall, to perform a slow controlled press up

anta’s Squats

From a firm chair with arms, use your legs to stand up, do use your armrests if needed.  Slowly lower to sit down just as your bottom reaches the chair push back up to standing.  Ensure you are standing upright with good posture, knees straight, bottom tucked in.  Repeat

insel Twists

Standing position, feet planted for a good base Cross arms across chest, turn your head to the right and rotate your chest round to the right, then come back to the middle, turn your head to the left rotate your chest to the left, then come back to the middle. Keep your head up and your spine long.  Repeat each way

istletoe marching

High knee marching upright posture, slow and controlled

 

ngel arm circles

Arms circle forwards and backwards, slow and controlled with good standing posture

 

leigh Single Leg Balance

Standing raise one foot off the floor and balance looking straight ahead.  If needed use a heavy arm chair to one side to give a point of reference.  Try standing on one leg for 10 seconds increase time if this is too easy!

10 repetitions, repeat the circuits 3 times