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  1. Exercises to improve your core strength - Mayo Clinic

    The single-leg abdominal press is another popular core-strength exercise. To do this exercise: Lie on your back with your knees bent (top illustration). Keep ...

  2. Balance exercises - Mayo Clinic

    Single-leg balance. Standing on one leg is another common balance exercise: Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Spread your weight equally over both legs.

  3. Pregnancy exercises - Mayo Clinic

    Gradually work up to 10 repetitions. Pregnant person doing squats with a fitness ball. Leg raises. To strengthen your back and abdominal muscles, try leg ...

  4. A guide to basic stretches - Mayo Clinic

    Calf stretch · Stand at arm's length from a wall or a piece of sturdy exercise equipment. · Put your right foot behind your left foot. · Slowly bend your left leg ...

  5. Aquatic exercises - Mayo Clinic

    A person doing a resistance exercise using a kickboard. Leg exercise using a noodle. To strengthen the leg muscles, tie a water noodle into a knot around the ...

  6. Recommended Exercises for Knee Pain Depend on the Cause of the Pain - Mayo Clinic News Network

    Holding on to the side of the pool and kicking your legs will exercise some of the same muscles as leg lifts and squats. Patellofemoral pain syndrome: This ...

  7. Back exercises in 15 minutes a day - Mayo Clinic

    Exercise often helps to ease back pain and prevent further discomfort. The following exercises stretch and strengthen the back and the muscles that support it.

  8. Mayo Clinic Q and A: 5 stair exercises to do at home

    Squeeze some quick exercise into your day by simply stepping onto your stairs. Research shows that stair-climbing helps strengthen and tone your leg muscles. It ...

  9. Strength training: Get stronger, leaner, healthier - Mayo Clinic

    Do strength training exercises for all major muscle groups at least two times a week. Aim to do a single set of each exercise, using a weight or resistance ...

  10. Strength training: How-to video collection - Mayo Clinic

    Strength training, combined with regular aerobic exercise, can greatly impact your health. ... Seated leg press with weight machine · Seated row ... See also. Core ...