In this video Cindy is demonstrating the "Get in/Get out" exercise. This is a general exercise for movement, strengthening and coordination of the arms and legs. This exercise will be done in sitting.
- Sit up away from the back of your chair with your feet on the floor
- Firm your stomach, but be sure not to hold your breath
Breaking it down
Legs
- Raise the leg, moving it out to the side, like lifting your leg out of a car
- Raise the leg, moving it back in, like lifting your leg into a car
Arms
- Push the arm out to the side like pushing open the car door
- Pull the arm back in like pulling the car door shut
Putting it all together - combine arm/leg movements for and increased challenge of coordination
- Push your arm out to the side as you lift the same leg up and out to the side
- Pull your arm back in as you lift the same leg up and in
Perform 5 repetitions on each side