5-Minute Fitness: Take a Knee

Calf raise

1 Stand with feet hip-width apart, toes pointing forward.
2 Place hands on wall.
3 Raise heels as high as you can.
4 Hold for 5 seconds.
5 Return to starting position.
Do 3 repetitions.

Wall squats

1 Stand with back against wall, feet hip-width apart.
2 Step forward 6-12 inches, keeping back against wall.
3 Slide down into sitting position.
4 Hold for 5 seconds.
5 Return to starting position.
Do 3 repetitions.

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