Strengthening Legs

[roxie]

What leg exercises do you do?

Madeline

[kjdube]

Using gym equipment is a good way to start if you can't stand or are dizzy or have other problems when exercising.

Depends on what you're able to do.. looks like you can do yoga so thats great. If you can't stand very long, start with floorwork and then work up to standing exercises like squats, and when you are able slowly add weights.

You may benefit from physical therapy or a trainer if you're not familiar with what exercises to do, and there are exercise videos that have only floorwork also.

For me, I have a gym membership so I can use the machines there, but mostly I do strength training with weights at home. I also try to walk and ride bike, for me walking is the hardest.

[MNsue]

I worked with a physical therapist to help with my left sided weakness. I use the rubber tubbing a lot, because I can lay or sit down when using it. She also gave me a number of leg lift exercises I could do laying down.

Good Luck.

Rhonda