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is harder). From the starting position, lift your legs up straight, then bend at the knees and put your legs back to the start position in a circular motion (remember, don't let them touch the ground). You may feel these exercises in your hip adductors (inner thigh).

Stabilizers: These are different from other exercises, because they are isometric, meaning that the movement doesn't change. They work on you core muscles (abs and lower back). Your legs should be straight behind you, and your back should be straight, like a push-up. Your elbows should be tucked into your sides, so that all of your body weight is one your toes, and your forearms. Hold these positions hold these positions for a minute (more or less depending on your ability. Rest for thirty seconds, and do it again. Other positions you can try it with your elbows out to the side, and your fingers in a diamond (like in Diamond push-ups). You can also do this on your side to focus on your side muscles.

Numbers: To start this, start as if you were doing leg circles, but instead of actually doing leg circles draw numbers start from the number one and go as high as you can. Every day, you can try to go one higher. You should be doing these with your legs at a 45 angle to the ground. Have fun with numbers that have an eight.

Exercises for Legs

Wall Squat: Find a sturdy wall, and put your back against it. Walk out with your legs and bend your knees so that your knees are at a right angle. Hold this position (this is like a stabilizer, in that it is isometric). You can do this while watching television, or reading a book. This exercise is good for tracking your improvement, because you can time yourself, and add five second every day.

Calf Raises: Find something that you can use to hold your balance, the wall works fine. With your toes facing the wall, use your calf muscles to lift yourself onto your tiptoes, and slowly lower yourself back down. This can also be done on one leg, if the two legged version is to easy, simply lift one leg behind you, and proceed normally.

Calf Rocks: Start on flat feet and perform a calf raise. Come back down to flat feet and immediately flex your feet (lifting your toes off the ground, balancing on your heels). Repeat this rocking motion. This works on your calves and your tibialis anterior (the muscle just beside the shin).

Leg lifts: Go on your hands and knees. Lift one knee in that position until it is parallel to the ground. Lower it back to the ground. Do all the repetitions on one leg before switching legs, and make sure you do it on both legs. This works on your gluteal muscles.

Lunges: Start standing up with your legs together. Step forward with one leg and bend both knees until your back knee has almost touched the ground. Come back to the start position, and step forward with you other leg.

Those are some exercises that you can do from the comfort of your own home. They are safe, and effective. Enjoy, and live happily and healthily.

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