Quick Feet
This HIIT exercise raises your heart rate and works your lower body, core and shoulders. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
Time Based
How to do Quick Feet
When performing Quick Feet, position yourself with feet around hip-width apart and toes pointed slightly outward. The slight bend in the knees aids in facilitating faster foot movement and reducing impact. Your hands, clasped in front of you at chest height, assist in maintaining balance and rhythm. The primary goal is to perform alternating quick steps with emphasis on speed and precision. Each foot should make brief, controlled contact with the ground, and it's essential to maintain the soft landing throughout to minimize joint stress.
Common mistakes
Be wary of leaning too far forward or backward during the movement, as it can compromise your balance. Ensure you're not lifting your feet too high off the ground, as it might slow down the pace. It's crucial to keep your core engaged to prevent any side-to-side wobbling and to maintain an upright posture.
Breathing
Incorporate a rhythmic breathing pattern, inhaling and exhaling at a consistent rate. This synchronization helps to maintain the rapid pace of the exercise and ensures an ample oxygen supply to the working muscles.
Muscles worked
Primary Focus Area
Cardiovascular System
Secondary Focus Area
Lower Body, Core, Shoulders, Traps, Levator Scapulae, Rhomboids, Infraspinatus, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Latissimus Dorsi, Lower Back, Erector Spinae
