Move it Monday: Step Ups

This week’s Move it Monday is STEP UPS!  This one is super easy to do anywhere you are, all you need is a curb or step.  Try adding this to your dog walk for a burst of cardio, or do this a couple of times during your work day to get some extra movement in!  Once you’ve got these down, try going up a set of stairs if you have access to them!

For these step ups, alternate feet as you step up onto a curb or stair.  One at a time, bring each foot up so both are on the higher step, then bring each foot down.  Start with 50 steps on each leg and increase as they start to feel easier.  If you’re doing this workout with your dog, Fido should be in a sit or down next to you.  This is great obedience practice for them!

To make these easier: break the 50 up into smaller sets and do them throughout the day, or take them a little slower.

To make these harder: use a higher step or a bench, or hold a weight.  You can also add more steps.

Do these as fast as you can – go at your own pace!  The faster you go the better the workout!  Just be safe if you’re using a higher step, always make sure you have good balance.

Let us know where YOU did your step ups today!