Fit Tip of the Day: Don’t Walk, Skip

If part of your cardio routine involves running or walking, then listen up: just like curtsying, which I mentioned in a post last week, skipping is something we all learned how do to as children that’s another great way to shape your legs.  The best part – it doesn’t have to be an added exercise. Incorporate it into your daily cardio routine to help shape your legs and burn calories.

Whether you’re on the treadmill or running outdoors, take five minutes aside and skip. Here’s how:  Skip with your knees up high for a minute straight then walk briskly for 30 seconds to recover.  Repeat this three times and get back to your run (or power walk).  You can do this several times during your cardio routine at whatever pace you feel comfortable with.

For example, if you normally run at a 6 or a 7 on the treadmill, try skipping at a 4.  It puts you in a good mood too!  Who doesn’t enjoy skipping?