March on the spot
A gentle start that gets your body ready to move.
Time: 1 to 2 minutesLevel: Gentle Can be done sitting
From Module 4, Movement and exercise
Side taps
Warms up your hips and legs.
- Time
- About 1 minute
- Level
- Gentle
- Position
- Standing or sitting
- Equipment
- None
- Space
- A little floor space, or a chair without wheels
Step by step
- 1.Sit or stand with your feet a little apart.
- 2.Move one foot out to the side and tap the floor with your toes.
- 3.Bring it back.
- 4.Now tap with the other foot. Do 8 taps on each side.
Make it fit you
Easier
Tap closer to your other foot. Hold a chair with one hand.
Harder
Lift your arms out to the side as you tap.
Sources
More exercises like this
All exercises
Shoulder rolls
Loosens your shoulders and upper back.
Time: About 1 minuteLevel: Gentle Can be done sitting
