Strength training and aerobic exercise helps to reduce your risk of developing oseoarthritis if you’re obese. Download and print this free infographic from the American Academy of Sports Medicine.
INSTRUCTIONS: Any step will suffice as long as it’s sturdy and doesn’t move. Choose a step where you can add or remove the risers underneath. If the step is too high, you’re going to exhaust yourself very quickly. Adjust the step risers to accommodate your ability.
MODIFICATIONS: 1) Remove the risers under the step. 2) Perform the routine on a mat on the floor, without the step.
CAUTIONS: Don’t do exercises that are beyond your physical capability. Either do the modification(s), or find an alternative that works the same muscle groups.
EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider
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