Chair squat

Sitting down on a chair may not seem like much of an exercise, but do it repeatedly, especially with your arms extended, and you'll feel it in your quads. It's also going to strengthen your knee joints and abdominal muscles.

Erin Light, fitness coach for Clarian Bariatrics and a certified personal trainer, uses exercises such as this one for patients who need to lose a large amount of weight. An extra piece of equipment, such as a sturdy chair, makes some exercises easier for people who are overweight or for novice exercisers by providing a source of stability. Click here for full article.