So, how do you get started?
Keep reading for guidance on how to begin mixing agility workouts and exercises into your routine.
And establishing this mind-body connection can help you stay upright and injury-free.
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5-Move Agility Workout for Beginners
Ready to give agility training a shot?
Try this five-exercise, beginner-friendly agility workout created and demonstrated by Fernandez.
These cardio-heavy moves will help improve your speed, power, balance, and coordination, she says.
Repeat the circuit twice more, taking 30-second rest after each round.
Continue, alternating legs and running forward through the ladder.
Continue for 45 seconds.
ensure not to touch your foot on the ladder itself.
C.Continue tapping left foot inside the ladder and moving forward through the ladder.
Continue for 45 seconds.
Switch sides; repeat.
C.Continue bringing feet into and out to the sides of the ladder one at a time while moving forward.
Drive right knee up to waist and left arm up to chest.
Continue, alternating legs and running laterally through the penalty boxes.
C.At the end of the row of penalty boxes, pause, then repeat in the opposite direction.
Do 15 reps each direction.
Shift weight into left leg and lift right leg off the floor, knees slightly bent.
Repeat, alternating sides.
