Quick Step Routine

March in place at your own pace. Slower pace improves balance.

“Go at your own pace. The slower you go, the more challenging because you're going to have to work on your balance.”

Awaken your hamstring muscles. Stand tall and kick your heel towards your glutes.

“This is going to awaken those dormant hamstring muscles. These muscles you sit on all day long, so this exercise is going to wake them up.”

Strengthen your ankles with lateral movements. Step to the side, maintaining a slight bend in your knees.

“Side step to strengthen those ankles. Lateral movements are so important especially for everyday life. We rarely move in this direction. This direction is important to practice.”

Promote circulation in your lower and upper body. Step one leg out to the side while raising your arms overhead, then return to the center.

“Can't forget about those low impact jacks. We're not only promoting circulation in our lower body, but in our upper body as well, including those shoulders and arms.”

Activate back muscles and open up your chest. Step one leg out while pulling your elbows back, as if rowing a boat.

“We're doing some row jacks. Reach in front of you and then pull back, really activating those back muscles. This is going to open up your chest as well.”