Move it Monday: Wall Squat

If you have been following our Move It Mondays, you know that we sent out a 6 week Stay Fit Through the Holidays Challenge!  All part of our online fitness challenge!  Today, we offer a variation on the squats, Wednesday’s exercise in the weekly plan.  If squats are too hard on the knees, try a wall squat instead!

This is a super simple exercise: all you do is squat down until your knees are at 90 degrees while leaning against a wall (see photo), and hold!  To adapt this to the Challenge, instead of doing the 10 reps, hold for 1 minute or as long as you can.  Repeat this 3 times along your dog walk.  Let us know how you do!

As for your pup’s challenge – have them sit and stay beside you.  See if you can practice their “shake” or “high five” while you sit.  It’s a great distraction for you while your legs are feeling the burn, and keeps your dog’s focus on you!