One move
Skater Jumps
Power
Conditioning
Balance
Lower body
Full body
How to read ahead. Do to go one move at a time.
Lateral bounds from one leg to the other, mimicking a speed skater. Builds single-leg power, lateral strength, and coordination.
Option. Start with smaller side-to-side steps. Add the hop and arm swing only when balance is solid.
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Start on one leg with a soft knee.
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Push off and bound laterally to the other leg, landing softly.
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Let the trailing leg sweep behind for balance and swing the arms naturally.
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Immediately push off again to the starting side.
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Keep the chest up and landings quiet.
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Reduce the distance if you cannot control the landing.