What are Jumping Jacks and what are they used for?

Jumping Jacks (also known as "jumping scissors") are a complete cardiovascular exercise that activates the body, warms up muscles, and raises the heart rate in just a few seconds. They're ideal for warming up, HIIT routines, and functional workouts.

How are Jumping Jacks made?

Starting position:Stand with your feet together and your arms relaxed at your sides.

Motion:

Jump with your legs spread out to the sides while raising your arms above your head (forming a kind of “X” with your body).

• • Then jump again and return to the starting position (feet together, arms down).

  • Repeat this movement rhythmically and continuously.

Benefits of Jumping Jacks:

• Activate your entire body: Work your legs, arms, core, and cardiovascular system.

• Improves coordination and endurance.

• Increases blood flow and muscle oxygenation.

• Ideal for training without equipment, both at home and in the gym.

Tech Tip:

• Keep your knees slightly bent to avoid impact on your joints.

• Land softly, using the midfoot, not the heels.

• Don't swing your arms halfway: Bring your hands completely above your head for a full range of motion.

How do you do Skipping?

Starting position: Stand with your body upright, core engaged, and arms relaxed at your sides.

Motion:

Raise one knee as high as possible (ideally above your belly button).

• • Lower that leg while raising the other, alternating quickly as if you were running in place.

  • Use your arms in a natural running motion (arm opposite to the leg that goes up).

Keep the pace fast and steady.

Benefits of Skipping:

• Activates legs, glutes and abdomen.

• Improves cardiovascular endurance.

• Excellent for warming up, HIIT circuits, or burning calories.

• Increases heart rate rapidly.

• Improves coordination and agility.

Tech Tips:

• Keep your abdomen firm to protect your lower back.

• Lift your knees high, don't settle for a light jog.

• Breathe in a controlled manner and maintain a rhythm that you can sustain.