High Knee March in Place

Starting Position Stand tall with your back straight, abs engaged, shoulders relaxed, and hands on your hips.

Action Breathe deeply as you march in place with high knees, driving your knee up toward the ceiling with each step. Keep your hands on your hips as your march.

Special Instructions Master the Basic March in Place before trying this intermediate exercise. Make sure you don"t lean backward as you lift your knee each time. Lift your knees higher and/or march faster to increase the intensity.