Strength · 12 reps
Seated Marching
Lift one knee, then the other, to warm up and strengthen the legs.
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How to do it
- 1Sit tall and hold the sides of the seat.
- 2Lift your left knee, then set the foot down.
- 3Lift your right knee, then set it down.
- 4Keep marching at a steady pace, sitting tall.
Repeat for 12 reps, breathing slowly. Move only as far as feels comfortable.
Why it helps
Strengthens the muscles you use to walk and climb stairs, and gets the blood flowing.
Make it easier
Lift the knees just a little, or only lift the heels.
Skip it or ask your doctor first if you have
- Recent hip replacement (keep the lift low, below 90 degrees at the hip)
Part of: Legs & Circulation, Full-Body Flow
Follow Seated Marching on video
In the ZenFit app, every movement is shown on video and each rep and breath is counted for you. Gentle seated sessions, 3 to 15 minutes.
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