Spotty Dog

A quick and easy exercise suitable for beginners; that can be made more difficult for progression if required.

Workout focus:

Heart, lungs, legs & shoulders

Type of activity:

Endurance

Benefits:

Increased fitness & calorie burn

Time needed:

3 minutes performing continuously 

Intensity level:

Easy 

Instructions:

From a standing position, step quickly on the spot, moving your legs in a split position so that one leg lands forward and the other backwards - keeping your knees soft as you land.

As you step, use your arms as you would when you jog. 

How to make it more difficult:

Speed things up by using a jumping movement instead of stepping 

 

Carrick Leisure

Supplied by:
Steven Inglefield
Fitness Instructor
Polkyth Leisure Centre

www.cornwall.gov.uk

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