Lifting Those Knees High
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High knee: the indispensable exercise
Fitness offers an incredible variety of exercises designed to improve the physical condition of any individual. One of the most well-known exercises is the HIGH KNEE, which is multi-faceted. This simple movement serves to both tone muscles and lose weight.
The correct way to perform the high knee exercise is as follows:
- you stand up
- raise one knee to chest height
- then lower that leg to the floor
- do the same with the other leg
Keep in mind that you should wear good quality shoes so that the impact against the ground does not cause injuries to your feet or joints.
A very useful exercise
The HIGH KNEE exercise is essentially aerobic, which is why it is useful for weight loss. When performing this exercise you can control yourself the speed at which you do it. The faster the movement, the more fat and calories you will burn.
This exercise also works efficiently the abdominal area, strengthening the muscles and reducing waist circumference. This movement also tones the hips, buttocks and thighs. This exercise should be part of your fitness routine to keep you in shape in the medium term.
Obviously it is necessary to combine this movement with other exercises to keep your body strong.
Be consistent with your fitness routine
The HIGH KNEE exercise can be performed in different contexts within a fitness routine.
You can warm up by performing this exercise so that your body can withstand a long fitness routine where you will work all muscle groups. You can also perform the high knee exercise as an active break in your routine. In that case you should perform this movement slowly and calmly. On the other hand, if you want to burn a lot of calories you should perform this exercise quickly to achieve your goal.
Our General Guidance
The HIGH KNEE exercise is conveniently performed at the beginning of a fitness routine, because the body prepares itself to make a greater effort later on. Think of it as part of your warm up.
It is not necessary to always raise the knee to the chest. The movement can be shorter, the important thing is that it is constant. If you find this exercise too demanding you can replace it with a simple walk.
This exercise should be combined with other aerobic exercises to keep you at a healthy weight. Ideally, you should exercise three hours per week and make high knee exercise part of your regular fitness routine.
Remember to stay hydrated while training.
