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Jumping Jacks

Target Region: Cardio

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Start by standing tall with your feet together and your hands on your side..

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  • Begin by bending your knees then jumping into the air.

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  • While jumping spread your legs to about wider than shoulder-width apart before returning to the ground.

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  • Staying in this position, bend your knees again and then jump into the air while returning to the starting position with your arms and feet together again.

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  • Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

TIPS

  • Keep a slight bend in your knees to help absorb some of the impact on your knees.

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  • Perform this exercise on a soft and secure landing area. (Eg. on grass)

VARIATIONS

  • Beginner should go slowly while performing this exercise. They can also move one leg at a time from the starting position to the ending position.

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  • For added difficulty, try increasing the speed of the exercise while still being in control of your body as much as possible. 

STARTING POSITION

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ENDING POSITION

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