Table 2 Resistance exercise program description

Calf raises

Gastrocnemius and soleus

Stand with their feet shoulder width apart and their knees fully extended and will push up on their toes as high as possible, keeping the torso erect.

Lunges

Gluteus maximus, hamstrings, quadriceps, and gastrocnemius

Standing with feet shoulder width apart, and hands on the hips. Take one step directly forward, keeping torso erect, and back knee slightly bent. With lead leg planted firmly in front, allow the lead hip and knee to slowly flex. Continue to flex until the trailing knee is only a few inches from the floor. Alternate legs and repeat.

Supine leg curls

Hamstring muscle group

Lie on the floor with legs bent to a 90° angle. Resistance band tubing is placed underneath the feet while the handles are placed one in each hand. Slowly, bring both heels away from the body until both legs are fully extended. Once fully extended, bring both feet back up toward the body until back in starting position.

Supine leg extensions

Abdominal and hip flexor muscles

Lying on the floor with legs bent to a 90° angle, feet flat on the floor. The resistance band tubing is placed under the foot, and the band handles with palms facing in. Extend the working knee from 90° until the leg is straightened. Slowly bring the extended leg back to the starting position. Repeat the set with the opposing leg.