Side-Hop Ski

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.

2. Begin by bending your knees slightly to come into a semi-squat position.

3. Push off with both feet and hop to one side, landing softly on your feet.

4. As soon as you land, use the momentum to immediately hop to the opposite side.

5. Your arms should swing naturally with the movement to help with balance and momentum; as you hop to one side, your opposite arm should swing forward.

6. Continue alternating side hops in a quick and fluid motion, maintaining a slight squat throughout the exercise to keep your legs engaged.

7. Breathe rhythmically and maintain a strong core to support your movements.

8. Perform this exercise for the desired number of repetitions or time interval.

9. Always ensure you land softly to minimize impact on your joints.

Note: This exercise is great for improving lateral movement agility, cardiovascular endurance, and lower-body strength. It can be incorporated into a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout or used as a dynamic warm-up.

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