Side-to-Side Shuffle

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and engage your core muscles.
2. Take a step to the side with your right foot, followed by bringing your left foot to meet it. Move laterally, keeping your steps quick and controlled.
3. Keep a low stance by bending your knees and maintaining a slightly forward-leaning position at the hips.
4. After shuffling in one direction, reverse the movement and shuffle to the other side.

1. Emphasize quick and controlled steps, maintaining a brisk pace throughout the exercise.
2. Keep your center of gravity low by staying in a semi-squat position. This engages the quadriceps and glutes.
3. Engage your core muscles to stabilize your body and support the lateral movement.
4. Avoid rotating your body. The primary movement is lateral, and excessive rotation can strain the lower back.
5. Land on the balls of your feet with each step to minimize impact and reduce stress on the joints.

Easier

• If the full shuffle is too intense, reduce the intensity by taking smaller steps or slowing down the pace.

Harder

• Introduce variations such as lateral shuffles with a touch (touching the floor or a marker with your hand) to add variety and challenge.
• Perform with light ankle weights, or while holding a dumbbell.