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Harder:Get some air under your feet as you hop from the floor to a standing position.
Don’t:Lead with the chest as you push off the floor.
Pushup
Start position: Place both hands on the floor, shoulder-width apart, arms fully extended. Balance on the toes with both legs straight, feet just wider than the hips.
Action: Lower the torso toward the floor, keeping the head, shoulders, hips and heels in a straight line, until the chest is hovering over the floor (elbows bent at 90 degrees). Push back up to the start position.
Easier: From the start position, balance on the knees, not the toes. Elevate the hands on a couch, bottom step or curb.
