Basic March in Place

Starting Position Stand tall with your back straight, abs engaged, shoulders relaxed, arms at your sides, and elbows bent 90 degrees.

Action Breathe deeply as you march in place while simultaneously pumping your arms at your sides.

Special Instructions Increase the intensity of this exercise by marching faster and lifting your knees higher. Decrease the intensity by slowing down, taking smaller steps and decreasing (or eliminating) the arm movement.