X-Jumps

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Instructions

Standing

Place you hands on your hips and feet shoulder width apart (straddle position). Jump and cross your feet, landing with your right foot over your left foot. Next, jump back into the straddle position. Then jump and cross your feet, landing with your left foot over your right foot. Then jump back to the straddle position. The full sequence = one X jump.

Key Phrase: “Straddle, cross, straddle, cross.”

Seated

Start by sitting with feet together and safely planted on the ground. Back is straight and knees directly above your ankles. Place your hands on your hips and feet shoulder width apart (straddle position). Slightly lift your knees and cross your feet, with your right foot over your left foot. Next, slightly lift your knees to move back to the straddle position. Then slightly lift your knees and cross your feet, with your left foot over your right foot. Then move the legs back to the straddle position. The full sequence = one X jump.

Key Phrase: “Straddle, cross, straddle, cross.”

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