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The Side Stepper Interval
Turn your body to the right and begin side stepping at a pace that is manageable. I suggest starting at around two miles an hour to get acclimated to the movement, then gradually pick up the pace as you gain confidence and control. You will be pushing off the outside edge of your right foot on each stride. Do not cross your feet when you do this and also be sure to do your left side. Do this for as long or as far as you wish. Read Full Story
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Start with a simple pool workout such as walking in the pool. The water provides resistance, making this much more work than walking on land. If walking is too easy, try jogging. These exercises are a good way to start off solo. Read Full Story
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Warm up
You should warm up before strength training to prevent injury. A warm up typically includes 5 to 10 minutes of light to moderate cardio such as jogging, cycling or rowing. Read Full Story
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Flotation belts and shoes are not required for water jogging, though they give you more flexibility in your workouts. Without flotation gear, find a pool where you can run in waist-deep water. Read Full Story
How to Warm Up/Cool Down When It Comes to Exercise
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The reason for the warm up prior to your workout is to ease your body into an intense, active phase. The warm up serves to slowly elevate your heart rate as well as build up oxygen in the body. Your breathing will speed up and bring more oxygen in, at a time when the body is most in need of it. You can warm up by stretching, walking or jogging in place. The warm up is exactly that. It warms your muscles up so that they can perform at o... Read Full Story
