Warm-up & stretching · Warm-up and stretching
March in Place
March in Place is part of the guided warm-up and cool-down in DCFT.
Bodyweight
How to do it
- Stand tall, eyes forward
- Walk in place, lifting your knees a little higher than usual
- Your arms swing in opposition
- Go fast enough to warm up: you should still be able to talk
Coach’s tip
Two minutes are enough to raise your heart rate and muscle temperature. Step softly: that’s easier on your joints.
Setup
Grip
Arms swing loosely
Load
Bodyweight
You need
Nothing extra
Alternatives
Other exercises for the same movement (warm-up and stretching). In DCFT you can swap with one tap, and the app only offers what your equipment allows.
Questions about this exercise
What can I do instead of the March in Place?
For the same movement: Arm Circles, Chest Opener and Leg Swing. In DCFT you swap with one tap.
DCFT
The March in Place in DCFT
In the app this exercise comes with your weight: the plate to pin, what you lifted last time and a rest timer that starts by itself.
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