Skaters – how to do it right
Leap sideways onto one leg, the other crosses behind.
This is how Stickfreed, our glowing stick figure, shows you the exercise on your TV – here the start, middle and end position. In the app he turns slowly so you can see everything.
How to do it
- Leap sideways onto one leg and land softly.
- Other leg crosses behind.
- Lean forward a little and swing your arms.
- Quieter: big side step instead of a jump.
How long?
In BLOX: 30 seconds on, 10 seconds rest, three rounds.
If something niggles
Kids asleep or neighbours below? Knee niggling? Then do Side lunges instead – BLOX swaps it automatically if you mention it at the start. Stop if it hurts; if you have complaints or pre-existing conditions, check with a doctor or physio first.
In BLOX
Part of these blocks: Play & romp, Cardio, Short HIIT, Short cardio. BLOX builds your workout from them – based on your time, energy and how you feel today.
Similar exercises
Side hopsJump sideways over a line on both feet, land softlySide lungesBig step to the side, soft knees, come backButt kicksHeels towards your bum, knees point downBurpeesSquat, hands down, jump back to a plank, jump in and upStep-back burpeesHands down, step back to a plank one leg at a time, step in and stand upFast feetSlight squat, quick little steps on the balls of your feet