Tiptoe Squatting

Stand upright, the feet about one foot apart. Take a deep breath, and rise up on the toes, at the same time extending the arms straight out to the sides at shoulder height. Balancing on the toes, squat right down, exhaling and keeping the spine vertical. Stay in the squat for six seconds; then stand up straight, inhaling, and lower the arms to the sides and the heels to the floor. Perform once more, this time holding the arms straight out in front parallel to the floor, instead of to the sides.

Tiptoe Squatting improves balance and posture, and limbers and strengthens the feet, knees, and thighs.