Two people doing the quick feet exercise at the gymTwo people doing the quick feet exercise at the gym

Quick Feet Cardio Exercise

The quick feet exercise focuses on the quads and calves. As a cardio workout where the speed and intensity are entirely up to you, it will work great as part of a warm-up, agility training, or rehab following anĀ Achilles tendon injury.

The benefits of quick feet

Quick feet wonā€™t be very effective at growing your muscles. But as a cardio workout, itā€™s a great addition to your warm-up routine. It will help boost your circulation and kick-start oxygen and nutrient delivery to the muscles.Ā 

It will also help improve your agility and coordination, making it an excellent addition to soccer drills and other sports requiring fast footwork.

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How to do the quick feet exercise

You will need a plyo box, exercise step, or other elevated surface measuring around 15 cm in height.Ā 

  • Stand facing the exercise step with your feet spread hip-width apart
  • Activate your core by pulling your belly button toward your spine
  • Keep your spine neutral throughout the exercise
  • Step up onto the step first with one foot and then the other
  • Step down in the same fashion - first with one foot and then the other
  • Start with a 30-second set and work your way up from there
  • Start at a slow pace to get accustomed to the movement, then speed up as your ability allows

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Support your quick feetĀ 

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If youā€™ve pulled or otherwise injured your Achilles tendon, itā€™s a good idea to offer it extra protection throughout this exercise and beyond. To do so, weā€™d recommend the AchilloTrain Ankle Brace.Ā 

  • Compression knit fabric activates the muscle to support the jointĀ 
  • It works with the bracesā€™ massage pads to relieve pain around the tendon
  • Compression also boosts circulation and reduces swelling common to tendonitisĀ 
  • The gel insert at the heel relieves pressure on the Achilles tendon

More Information

This information is provided for general information purposes and should not be relied on as a substitute for medical advice, evaluation or care from a qualified and licensed healthcare provider. The information contained here should not be considered a plan of care or physical therapy.

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