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These exercises enhance heart mechanics, vascular health, and circulation. Support Joint Stability – By strengthening muscles that protect ligaments, isometric exercises can reduce strain on joints.

This would equate to around four sets of isometric exercises, with each exercise held for around two minutes. You would then rest between one and four minutes between sets.

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