Jumping exercises are a good way to increase stamina, improve circulation, and give your heart (and whole body!) a great workout. Adding even just a few jumping exercises throughout the week can help you reap these benefits. That’s why we’ve created this mini jumping workout. It includes these exercises:
- Jumping Jacks
- Skips
- Pop Squats
- Box Jumps
In the rest of this article, we’ll walk you through each exercise so you can do them with confidence. So, put on some supportive shoes, find a place to move, and let’s get started!
Jump-Focused Mini Workout
Jumping Jacks
Start with your feet close together and arms by your sides. Engage your abs, bend your knees, and swing your arms above your head as you jump your feet out to shoulder width apart. Bend your knees again and jump back into the starting position to complete one rep. Repeat for 30 to 45 seconds.
Skips
Start by standing up straight, feet hip width apart, then step your right foot back. As you do this, swing your right arm forward and your left arm back. Hop straight up on your left foot, lifting your right knee toward your chest and swinging your left arm forward and right arm back. Return your right foot to the ground behind you to complete your first rep.
Repeat for 30 to 45 seconds, then switch sides.
Pop Squats
Start with your feet shoulder width apart, then bend your knees and swing your arms forward. Then, swing your arms back as you jump straight up. Land with your feet right next to each other, then bend your knees, swing your arms forward, then jump straight up and swing your arms back. Land with your feet shoulder width apart to complete your first rep.
Continue in this pattern for 30 to 45 seconds.
Box Jumps
Stand facing a box or step with your toes touching it and feet shoulder width apart, then take a step back. Bend your knees, swing your arms forward, then swing your arms back and jump straight up to land on the box. Straighten your knees, then bend them again and swing your arms forward. Then, swing them back and jump backwards to land on the floor where you started to complete one rep.
Continue in this pattern for 30 to 45 seconds.