Will Knee Strength Exercises Make You Fitter?

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If you need to get your knees stronger there are a few knee strengthening exercises that are simple to do and will make a large difference to your fitness

If you suffer from a condition called chrondromalacia patella this first exercise will be really useful. This is a condition caused by the softening and degeneration of the cartilage underneath the knee cap ‘patella’. It usually occurs when the muscles and bones of the knee are out of alignment.

Sit comfortably in a chair, you need to be relaxed. Bend your legs as you would normally sit on a chair with your feet on the ground and your legs bent at 90 degrees, tense your thigh and hold this position for 5 seconds the release, change legs are repeat. You need to do ten reps on each leg. I told you it was simple!

It is very important to remember to breath whilst doing these exercises.

Another exercise does a tiny more to build strength in the muscles that control bending at the knee.

Sit up straight and breathe normally, then cross your legs at the ankle. Push forward with the rear leg and back with the front leg. (A tiny tricky at first, but consider it!)

Switch legs by reversing the direction of the cross. If the right leg was in front, move it to the rear. Repeat the exercise 10 times for each position.

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Would you like to move onto to something a little more challenging?

Depending on your balance and the surface you’re standing on, you might need to do this on a mat or carpet, or on a wooden floor. Avoid using a cement or metal floor.

Stand up straight, heels together, toes slightly apart. Make sure you are well-balanced.

Lift your heels up, balance on the balls of your feet. Try to imagine an invisible string fixed to the centre of your head pulling you straight up. Hold this position for five seconds, then lower yourself down slowly. Do ten reps of this. Eventually as you build up strength in your legs and increase your balance, you will be able to increase the amount of time you can stay on the balls of your feet.

To change this exercise a tiny try bending your knees a tiny once you have raised your heels and are standing on the balls of your feet. This will also work your bottom as well as your hamstrings and quads. Again hold for 5 seconds then straighten your legs and lower your heels. Repeat for 10 reps.

I am sure you’re aware of how important it is to have strong, healthy knees when carrying out any type of fitness routine. Doing these easy knee strengthening exercises regularly will really improve the state of your knees and help you increase your fitness levels even further.

If you want to tone up the rest of your legs, take a look at these details for the ideal leg exercises. These exercises will help you build strong, sexy legs swiftly. To get the rest of your body into shape, find loads of health and fitness tips here.

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