sharks
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I am starting to be able to get out of bed and a lot of my muscles in my legs are stiff. Is there anything I can do laying down or sitting? I have pots so nothing too intense.
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These stretching exercises look good, but I have one concern. I've heard that bouncing should not be done while stretching.
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Thanks!
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That looks like a bit much for someone who has been bedbound.
You can't strengthen a muscle that's already in a contracted state.
Maybe @Mohawk1995 might have some suggestions for @sharks.
I'm not talking about heart rates. I'm talking about the mechanical stress on a muscle that is already in a contracted state. The OP said that the muscles in their legs were STIFF. Muscles will not strengthen when they are stiff. Strengthening exercises will just cause more tightness and pain. Can't wait for @Mohawk1995 to make an appearance here.It is the basic premise I agree with. This type of exercise does not shoot the heart rate up. Use bands instead of weights, or just use no weight at all.
You can't strengthen a muscle that's already in a contracted state.