Week 135: How to A-Skip In Place
- Keep It Moving PT & Wellness
- Apr 13
- 2 min read
The winter is behind us and we're onto warmer days and sunnier skies. And in honor of the Boston Marathon, April is dedicated to all you runners out there. Our theme is Return to Run
Exercise: How to A-Skip in Place
Purpose: To progress plyometrics in a forward locomotive skipping pattern motion
Who It's For: Weekend warriors, marathon runners, adults with kids that now walk
Why We Love It: Because we know your knee hurts when you run and we want to help you get strong and agile to avoid that
Procedure:
Stand tall, feet hip-width apart, core engaged.
Drive one knee up to hip height (like a march).
Swing the opposite arm forward (running form).
Do a small hop on the standing foot as you switch legs.
Keep a quick, bouncy cadence: step → hop → switch.
Maintain good posture; don’t lean back.
Travel forward with each hop, staying light on your feet.
Is this a touch too hard? Don't worry, we gotchu. Try Forward Step and Stick first.
*Disclaimer: Not all exercises are suitable for everyone, and participation in novel activities may increase the risk of adverse effects such as pain, soreness, or injury. Please consult with your Physician or a local Physical Therapist prior to attempting any exercise you feel uncomfortable performing. If adverse reactions occur, discontinue performance of the exercise and consult your physician or trusted clinician for evaluation.
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