Arm Skater Swing
Swing your arms and hop! A full body warm-up with low-impact cardio. Coordinate your movements to get your heart rate up.
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart with your arms relaxed at your sides.
2. Begin by swinging your arms up and over your head while simultaneously hopping from side to side. One foot should leave the ground as the other touches down, mimicking a speed skater's movement.
3. As you swing your arms up, ensure that they cross in front of your body slightly, allowing for a full range of motion and engaging the upper back muscles.
4. When your arms reach the peak overhead, reverse the motion and bring your arms back down to your sides dynamically while continuing the side-to-side hops.
5. Find a comfortable rhythm and pace that allows you to perform the movement continuously, focusing on coordination and maintaining a consistent tempo.
6. Continue the arm swings and side-to-side hops for the desired duration or number of repetitions.
This exercise is a dynamic movement that is excellent for warming up the entire body, increasing heart rate, and preparing the muscles and joints for more strenuous physical activity. It involves coordination and can also serve as a low-impact cardio exercise.
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