Knee problems are among the most common physical complaints as we get older. Use this exercise to help prepare your knees for any strenuous activity.

Bend your knees slightly and keep the bottoms of your feet flat on the floor.Rest your hands on your knees, but do not put any weight on your knees with your hands. Relax your upper body. Rotate your knees, together, in a circular otion toward the right. Do not raise the bottoms of your feet off the floor. Repeat the movement, circling in the opposite direction.

Rotate your knees in little circles, inside to outside, allowing your knees to separate slightly. Repeat the movement in the opposite direction, outside to inside.

ABDOMINAL TAPPING

This exercise may seem a little strange at first, but it is very effective to bring circulation to the internal organs. It will also help you keep centered within your body.

As you rhythmically pat the lower abdomen with the palms of both hands, blood and energy are distributed throughout the body. Abdominal exercises assist in the prompt removal of excess gases and waste from the body, and you will feel increased warmth in the lower abdomen as well.

Spread your feet at shoulder width and bend vour knees slightlv. Point your toes slightly.