jumping up and down!

[futurebird]

I tend to listen to my body. I do a started set of stretches, but sometimes I 'feel' like I need to do something, most of the time I just do it and see how it feels.

My new favorite exercise is hopping up as high as I can switching legs quickly (sort of like sprinting in place, but bringing the thigh almost up to my chest)

I do about 15 of these then walk aound a bit then do a few more.

It feels great and seems to loosen my back, but I'm wondering:

1. is this a real exercise with a name?
2. is it bad for my knees?

Thanks!

Susan

 

[cyberflash]

basketball players do that type of exercise to strengthen some leg muscle group ... I suppose it's ok ...

they even wear a special shoes for it to make them jump higher

 

[wynnyelle]

As long as your feet come down lightly, like they don't slam on the ground, jumping's fine for your knees. an exercise i find that really gets my heart going is jump shot kind of jumps--jumping high as i can with both feet and lifting the arms up, and returning to a bent-knee position. gets the fast-twitch muscle fibers working more, like sprinting