HIGH KNEES

Performing this exercise will definitely elevate your heart rate and add some coordination-building moves to your routine. These movements will improve your cardiovascular system while primarily engaging your core and quadriceps simultaneously.

1 Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and relax your arms at your sides.

2 Extend your right leg backward and place the ball of your right foot flat on the floor. Extend your arms until parallel with the floor.

3 Lift your right knee to form a 90-degree angle with your right leg. Lower your arms to touch your right knee with your hands. Pause, then lower your right leg to the floor and extend your arms forward.

4 Lift your left knee to form a 90-degree angle with your left leg. Lower your arms to touch your left knee with your hands. Pause, then lower your left leg to the floor and extend your arms forward. Repeat these last two steps for 30 seconds.