Overview

The zigzag run is an agility drill. This exercise can be used as a dynamic warm-up or for conditioning purposes. The zigzag run develops hip flexibility, body balance, and increase body awareness. Keep the rest periods brief to burn maximum calories per session.

Description

• Run in a zigzag pattern, using long strides with each step.
• Swing both elbows from side-to-side.
• Lean the body toward the direction of motion.

Mistakes

• Keeping the arms too stiff
• Not swinging the elbows with each stride
• Too much ground-contact time