Skipping

Equipment: none

Start

Stand comfortably

Action

Lift the right leg with the knee bent 90 degrees while lifting the left arm, with the elbows also bent 90 degrees. As these two limbs come back down, lift the opposite limbs with the same motion. For added difficulty, push off the ground for more upward extension.

Power skipping

Equipment: none

Start

Stand comfortably.

Action

Hold both arms out in front of you at shoulder height. Moving forward in a skipping motion, raise the leading knee to the chest, attempting to touch the foot with the hands. Repeat the motion with the opposite leg and continue skipping for the prescribed distance.