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When starting to exercise, begin with the easiest level.

Aim

This exercise raises your heart rate and strengthens the leg muscles.

Tips

• Perform the exercise slowly.
• Keep your back straight. 
• Rest as often as you need. 
• No stepping up on small circular platform.

Instructions

Level 1

Alternately raise your right and left foot to tap the platform lightly, while bending at the knee. Do not fully step on the platform, just use the tip of your foot.

Hold on to the rail for support.

Level 2

Alternately raise your right and left foot to tap the platform lightly, while bending at the knee. Do not fully step on the platform, just use the tip of your foot.

Place your hands in front of your body. Use hand support as needed.

Level 3

Alternately raise your right and left foot to tap the platform lightly, while bending at the knee. Do not fully step on the platform, just use the tip of your foot.

Place your hands above your head. Use hand support as needed.

Level 4

*This level requires additional small exercise equipment.

You can use ankle weights, which will provide an additional load and resistance to your muscles.

Start with a small weight such as 0.5kg and increase gradually on each leg, as able.

Alternately raise your right and left foot to tap the platform lightly, while bending at the knee. Do not fully step on the platform, just use the tip of your foot.

Use hand support as needed.