Learn More: Osteoporosis
Heel Raises: To Strengthen Your Calf Muscles and Ankles
Start by standing up straight with your feet together. Hold on to a chair if you need extra balance. This is the starting position.
- Place both hands on your hips, or one hand on one hip and one hand on the chair.
- Raise up onto your toes. Count to three.
- Slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat this set of movements 10 times.
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