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1. From a standing position, step one foot forward and one foot back.
2. Lift your back heel off the floor and bend your front knee, stacking it over your ankle.
3. Raise your arms overhead with shoulders relaxed.
4. Keep your chest lifted and hips facing forward. Breathe deeply and hold the pose for 20-30 seconds.
5. Return to standing, then repeat on the opposite side.
Exercise notes:
● Keep hands on hips if shoulder mobility is limited.
● Shorten your stance to make balancing easier.
● To make the movement more challenging, gently pulse up and down.
Disclaimer: Use caution if you experience knee pain or dizziness.
Disclaimer: If you have been inactive for a while, have heart disease, or a close relative with heart disease or if you have other major health problems, or are pregnant, please check with your doctor before following these workouts.
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