Speed Skaters

This is a beginner cardiovascular exercise that targets your iliotibial bands and hip abductors, but you also work your hamstrings, glutes, and calves. It is considered a full-body workout because it activates your entire body with a single move.

You do not need any equipment at all, just yourself! Get comfortable workout clothes, find a clean space big enough to get started.

Speed Skaters benefits

• The cardio exercise you can do anywhere, at home, at the park, at the gym…
• You get your entire body to work at the same time, especially your lower body and core
• Burn fat and calories with this high-intensity interval exercise
• You can burn about 120 calories for 10 minutes of the Speed Skater routine
• You can incorporate this exercise into any workout
• Quick cardio you can do anywhere anytime

Speed Skaters Step by Step

• Your starting position is a half squat position, now place your left leg behind your right one.
• Now jump to your left as far as possible and swing your arms in the same direction.
• Now jump to your right as far as possible.
• Do your first set of 10 repetitions. You can create your own sets.

Recommendations

• Do not move your arm in any direction but the one that you do your jump.
• Do not lean forward you might lose your balance
• Do not bend your knees too much
• Make sure you have enough room to do the exercise in a clean space
• You can do 3 sets of 30 seconds to get used to it

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• Exercise Encyclopedia

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