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Exercises

The Engine
  • Stand with arms straight and in front of body.
  • Arms should be parallel to floor with the palms downward.
  • Bring left knee upward to left elbow.
  • Return to start position.
  • Touch right knee to right elbow.
  • Recover to start position.
  • Be sure to keep arms parallel to floor throughout entire exercise.
  • Use a moderate cadence.
Cross-Country Skier
  • Stand at attention.
  • Jump slightly and move left foot forward and right foot backward, landing with both knees slightly bent.
  • Simultaneously, move right arm upward and forward to shoulder height and left arm back as far as possible, keeping arms straight and palms inward.
  • Jump slightly and move right foot forward and left foot backward.
  • Simultaneously, move left arm upward and forward to shoulder height and right arm back as far as possible.
  • Repeat.

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