Hand walking
A quick and easy exercise suitable for beginners; that can be made more difficult for progression if required. | |
Workout focus: | Shoulders, arms and core |
Type of activity: | Strength |
Benefits: | Strengthening/toning of the leg muscles also increasing the mobility and strength of the knee joint. |
Time needed: | 1 to 5 minutes |
Intensity level: | Easy to moderate |
Instructions: | Begin in a basic press up position with your hands on the floor shoulder width apart, and your knees and feet resting on the floor. Keeping your feet and knees still, start to shift your hands one step at a time around to the side; continue until a complete circle around your body has been achieved. Have a rest and then start again in the opposite direction. Try to ensure that the line of your body is straight; with your hips and shoulders in line. Try to avoid twisting. Begin with one circle in each direction and gradually increase your number of rotations. |
How to make it more difficult: | Move your feet at the same time as your arms so your whole body is moving sideways; ensure that you move equal amounts in each direction. |
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