Bunny Hops
Bunny hops will work your total body, your feet and legs are used to jump the box, whilst your arms and core are working to fix your upper body position - as for your heart and lungs, these will be certainly get a workout.
This is a tough exercise, which should only be performed by persons with a good level of fitness. If you don't have a step box, or feel uncomfortable about the movement, place your hands on a chair, and simulate the action with an imaginary step box.
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Keeping your feet together and your hands firmly on the front of a step box, jump up and take both feet over the step.
On landing on your toes, you can either jump immediately back over the box, or take a small bounce before jumping back.
Aim to focus actually jumping over the step box, however take care not to hit the step, remembering to land with both feet.
The higher the box, the harder the exercise.
Stretch and Warm Up before you commence any exercise and aim to finish with some good stretching to let your body and mind recover.
Look in the Circuit Exercises area for some great ways for you to design your own circuit routine at home.
Remember to record how many repetitions and sets you can perform, so that you will so how your getting fitter and stronger in all areas. Download your free PDF Record Sheet
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