It works many parts of your body at once: your core (middle), legs, and shoulders.

The exercise is like running, but you add jumps and balance, making it more challenging.

It's good for athletes and anyone who wants to get fit because it helps with many things.

It improves your ability to move quickly and easily (agility).

It helps you coordinate your body movements better (coordination).

It makes you more steady on your feet (stability).

It gets your heart rate up, which is good for your heart and lungs (cardiovascular conditioning).

This exercise can help you perform better in sports or other activities.

It's a fun way to add some variety to your usual workouts and keep things interesting.

It's a full-body workout: You use your legs, arms, and core muscles all at once. This helps build strength in many parts of your body.

It improves coordination and balance: The exercise requires you to move your body in a controlled way, improving your agility and making you less likely to fall.

It's good for your heart and lungs: Because it's a fast-paced exercise, it gets your heart rate up and makes your lungs work harder, leading to better cardiovascular health.

It helps you jump and sprint better: The exercise builds power and explosive strength, which is helpful for activities that need quick bursts of energy.

It burns lots of calories: The intense movements help you use up a lot of energy, leading to weight loss or maintenance.

Plank Position: Put your hands on the stool and step your legs back. Make sure your body forms a straight line from your head to your heels. Think of a straight plank of wood!

The Cross-Climb: Bring your right knee up towards your left elbow. Then, quickly switch and bring your left knee up towards your right elbow. It's like you're running in place, but on your hands and knees.

Pick Up the Pace: Keep switching your legs as fast as you can, but don't rush! It's more important to do it correctly than super fast.

Remember to Breathe: Keep breathing normally throughout the exercise. Don't hold your breath!

Strong Core: Keep your belly muscles tight to help you stay balanced and strong.

Start Slow, Build Up: Begin slowly to get the hang of it. Once you feel comfortable, you can speed things up to make it harder.

Listen to Your Body: If you feel any pain, stop and rest. It's okay to take breaks!

High Knees on a Padded Stool: Bring your knees up high towards your chest, keeping your core tight. This works your legs and core, improves your heart health, and helps you move more quickly and smoothly.

Why it's great: It's a faster-paced exercise that gets your heart pumping and improves coordination.

Open and Knee Tuck on a Padded Stool: Start with your legs apart, then bring one knee towards your chest while keeping the other leg straight. Alternate legs. This works your core, hips, and thighs.

Why it's great: It improves your balance and strengthens muscles important for everyday activities.

Both variations work similar muscles as Cross Climbers, but add variety.

Mixing up your exercises keeps things interesting and helps you get better results.

Try these moves and see which ones you like best! Remember to listen to your body and stop if you feel pain.

It's like Cross Climbers, but different.

It's great for your heart and helps you move better.

High Knees work your tummy muscles, legs, and hips.

How to do it: Stand in front of the stool. Bring your knees up to your chest, one at a time, as fast as you can. Swing your arms like you're running.

Want a stronger heart? High Knees will help!

Need better balance and coordination? This exercise is for you!

It makes your leg and core muscles stronger.

Other fun options:

Plank Jacks on a Padded Stool: This mixes core work with cardio. It's a great full-body workout.

Open and Knee Tuck on a Padded Stool: This is all about core strength and keeping your balance. It uses similar muscles to High Knees.

Try these exercises to find what you like best! They'll all make your workouts better.

Bring your knees in: Don't let your knees go too far out to the sides. Keep them close to your elbows. This helps protect your hips and back.

Remember to breathe: It's easy to forget to breathe when you're working hard. Make sure you breathe in and out steadily.

Tighten your tummy muscles: Use your core muscles (your stomach muscles) to help you do the exercise correctly. This makes the exercise easier and safer.

They help you get stronger, improve your balance, and boost your heart health.

The padded stool makes the exercise safer and more comfortable.

Learning the right way to do cross climbers is important to get the most out of them and avoid injuries.

Start slowly to get used to the movement and build up your strength.

Keep your core tight to help with balance and control.

Make sure your movements are controlled and not jerky.

Land softly to protect your joints.

Listen to your body and take breaks when you need them.

If you're new to exercise, talk to a doctor or physical therapist before starting cross climbers or any new workout routine.

Practice regularly to see improvement in your strength, balance, and fitness.

You can adjust the height of the stool to make the exercise easier or harder.