Walking Lunges
[5 Minutes]
There are so many benefits to regular exercise. It helps reduce the risk of many diseases and at the same time promotes a general sense of well-being and a good self-image. Try these walking lunges. Lunges are sometimes hard to do, but are a great challenge to the lower body. Lunges can be done in a hallway, a large room, outside, even when the weather is cool.
What to do:
- If possible, print out these directions. Read them through before you begin.
- Begin by taking a large step forward. Your heel should make contact first with the ground; your front ankle and knee should be in a straight line.
- Pause, as you check your alignment.
- Lift yourself up and switch your weight to the other leg.
- Walk across the room until you have completed 10-15 steps.
- Turn around and go back in the other direction for 10-15 steps.
- Remember to keep good posture and do not bend at the waist.
- Make sure that your knees don't go beyond your toes. Watch your form closely or have someone else watch your form for you.
Useful information:
My dad lives in an apartment with a very long hallway. When I visit, we practice walking lunges down the hallway. It is fun to do them in the hall, but I can't wait to do them at the beach when we go on vacation. (Alicia, age 14)
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