How to do it
Hop lightly on each contact to minimize ground time.
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Stand with your feet hip-width apart.
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Begin running in place, lifting your knees as high as possible with each step.
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Pump your arms in sync with your legs to maintain balance and momentum.
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Continue the exercise for the desired duration or number of steps.
Expert tip
Maintain an upright posture and drive your knees up as high as possible with each step to increase heart rate and maximize the engagement of your lower body muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Lifting the knees only to ankle level
- ✕Letting the arms hang without pumping
- ✕Striking the ground with flat feet