Strengthen and stretch your legs and hips for improved mobility.
Stretching and strengthening your legs and hips are essential for maintaining good mobility, balance, and flexibility. As we age, our muscles and joints naturally become stiffer, making it more challenging to move around comfortably. However, incorporating these standing exercises into your fitness routine can help you counteract this process and maintain your range of motion.
Jumping rope is an excellent addition to your warm-up routine before doing these standing exercises. It raises your heart rate, activates your muscles, and improves your coordination and balance. Besides, it's an easy and fun way to switch up your workouts. The basic standing quadriceps stretch targets your quadriceps and hip flexors, which are essential for walking, running, and jumping. It involves stepping forward with one foot and swinging your opposite hip over your leg as far as you can.
