Prepare your workout
- Equipment
- Level space, Wall or fixed support
- Before you choose
- Start with a variation you can control. Rehearse unfamiliar movements before completing the block.
- Intensity
- Finish each set with enough in reserve to repeat with good technique; avoid failure.
- Warm-up
- Before the session, complete one gentle round of the three listed movements. Allow about 6 minutes for preparation, transitions and rehearsing the first exercise; extend this if needed. Rehearse the first exercise with light resistance before its sets, keeping breathing comfortable.
Duration is approximate. Prepare your equipment and take the indicated rests; needing more rest can make the workout longer.
PREPARE TO MOVEYour warm-up
Start with this gentle preparation before your working sets. The listed duration includes the warm-up.
Supported toe raise
1 × 5 gentle repetitions per side
Stand beside a fixed support with both heels grounded. Lift the fronts of your feet without shifting your body back. Slowly lower until your whole feet rest on the floor.
What you train: Strengthens the front lower-leg muscles that lift your toes while walking.
Watch video ↗Supported lateral weight shift
1 × 6 gentle repetitions
Stand with feet slightly apart and one hand on a fixed support. Shift weight to one side, bending that knee without lifting either foot. Return through centre with control and repeat the same range on the other side.
What you train: Trains sideways weight transfer and foot control.
Watch video ↗Supported standing hamstring curl
1 × 5 gentle repetitions per side
Stand holding a fixed support, knees close and trunk upright. Bend one knee to lift the heel back without moving the thigh forward or arching. Lower slowly and change legs.
What you train: Works hamstrings with balance support.
Watch video ↗
STEP BY STEP
Your complete workout
9 exercises01Progressive walk
3 minutes
How to do it- Choose a clear, safe area and start walking at a comfortable pace.
- Take regular steps with your arms moving naturally.
- Keep a pace that allows conversation and slow down to finish.
What it trainsWarms up the body and trains arm-leg coordination while walking.
- Rest
- Pause or slow down whenever needed.
- Tempo
- Comfortable, continuous pace
The movement, step by step
Walk at a comfortable pace in a safe place, coordinating your arms and legs.
Technique cueAdjust your speed to how you feel, without aiming for exhaustion.
Variations and mistakes to avoid
- More accessible
- Reduce the speed or duration.
- To progress
- Gradually increase your pace if you still feel comfortable.
- Avoid this mistake
- Increasing your pace without paying attention to how you feel.
View exercise guide ↗02Supported ankle mobility
1 × 6 each side
How to do it- Place one foot near a wall with the whole sole grounded.
- Move your knee forward in line with your toes, keeping the heel down.
- Return slowly and repeat with the other ankle.
What it trainsTrains ankle mobility with the foot grounded.
- Rest
- Rest about 20 s between sets and when changing exercises; extend the break if needed.
- Tempo
- Slow, controlled movement
The movement, step by step
With your foot planted near a wall, move your knee forwards without lifting your heel. Return and repeat.
Technique cueStay within a comfortable range; your knee need not touch the wall.
Variations and mistakes to avoid
- More accessible
- Move your foot closer to the wall.
- To progress
- Move your foot slightly further away if you can keep your heel down.
- Avoid this mistake
- Forcing your ankle or rotating your foot to gain distance.
View exercise guide ↗How to do it- Stand a short distance in front of a wall, facing away, knees slightly bent.
- Send your hips back to lightly touch the wall as you hinge forward.
- Push through your feet to stand without moving them.
What it trainsTeaches hip-back movement and trunk coordination before loaded hinging.
- Rest
- Rest about 20 s between sets and when changing exercises; extend the break if needed.
- Tempo
- Slow, controlled movement
The movement, step by step
Stand with your back a short distance from a wall. With your knees slightly bent, push your hips back until they brush the wall, then stand upright again.
Technique cueUse the wall as a hip reference, not a place to drop your weight.
Variations and mistakes to avoid
- More accessible
- Move closer to the wall and reduce the range of movement.
- To progress
- Move your feet a little further away; then practise without touching the wall.
- Avoid this mistake
- Bending only your back or turning the movement into a deep squat.
View exercise guide ↗How to do it- Stand with your feet comfortably apart.
- Bend your hips and knees with weight shared between both feet.
- Push through the floor and straighten your legs to stand.
What it trainsStrengthens legs and glutes and trains hip-knee coordination when lowering.
- Rest
- Rest about 30 s between sets and when changing exercises; extend the break if needed.
- Tempo
- Slow, controlled movement
The movement, step by step
Place your feet a comfortable width apart. Bend your hips and knees with your weight distributed across both feet, then stand back up.
Technique cueUse a range you can repeat slowly without momentum.
Variations and mistakes to avoid
- More accessible
- Do a shallow squat with firm support.
- To progress
- Add a brief pause at the bottom before using weight.
- Avoid this mistake
- Lifting your heels or letting your torso fall without control.
View exercise guide ↗05Supported calf raise
1 × 10
How to do it- Stand beside a firm support with weight shared between both feet.
- Slowly raise both heels without shifting forward.
- Lower with control until your whole feet are grounded.
What it trainsStrengthens the calves and trains ankle control when rising onto your toes.
- Rest
- Rest about 20 s between sets and when changing exercises; extend the break if needed.
- Tempo
- Slow, controlled movement
The movement, step by step
With a firm support within reach, lift both heels and lower slowly until your whole foot rests on the floor.
Technique cueKeep your ankles aligned and weight away from the edges of your feet.
Variations and mistakes to avoid
- More accessible
- Reduce the range of movement and use both hands for support.
- To progress
- Do the movement on one leg with support.
- Avoid this mistake
- Bouncing or losing control of your ankle.
View exercise guide ↗06Controlled lateral movement
2 × 20 s
How to do it- Stand on level ground with clear space on both sides.
- Take short, controlled sideways steps without crossing your feet.
- Brake to a steady stop, then change direction.
What it trainsTrains sideways movement, braking and foot placement.
- Rest
- Rest about 30 s between sets and when changing exercises; extend the break if needed.
- Tempo
- Slow, controlled movement
The movement, step by step
Take short sideways steps on level ground. Control your stop and change direction without crossing your feet.
Technique cueStart slowly; increase speed only while your footwork stays controlled.
Variations and mistakes to avoid
- More accessible
- Walk sideways more slowly.
- To progress
- Increase your speed a little if you can slow down with control.
- Avoid this mistake
- Prioritising speed before controlling your stopping movement.
View exercise guide ↗How to do it- Stand in a clear area to march on the spot or move slowly forward.
- Raise one knee comfortably, coordinating the opposite arm.
- Place the foot down with control and alternate in a steady rhythm.
What it trainsTrains arm-leg coordination and balance while raising each knee.
- Rest
- Rest about 30 s between sets and when changing exercises; extend the break if needed.
- Tempo
- Slow, controlled movement
The movement, step by step
March on the spot or move forwards slowly, lifting one knee at a time to a comfortable height. Coordinate your arms and place each foot down with control.
Technique cueUse a wall or railing if you need help balancing.
Variations and mistakes to avoid
- More accessible
- Lift your knees less or march while seated.
- To progress
- Extend the interval slightly while maintaining a comfortable pace.
- Avoid this mistake
- Leaning backwards or trying to lift higher at the expense of balance.
View exercise guide ↗08Shoulder circles
Additional exercise
1 × 5
How to do it- Sit or stand with your arms relaxed at your sides.
- Make small, slow shoulder circles backwards.
- Reverse direction, then let your shoulders relax.
What it trainsGently mobilises the shoulders and shoulder blades before activity.
- Rest
- Rest 30 s or longer until control returns.
- Tempo
- Controlled, without holding your breath
- Effort reserve
- RIR 3: finish with about 3 repetitions you could still perform with good technique.
The movement, step by step
Sitting or standing, let your arms relax. Make small, slow circles with your shoulders backwards, then forwards.
Technique cueKeep your head still and breathe naturally.
Variations and mistakes to avoid
- More accessible
- Make smaller circles.
- To progress
- Make the circles larger only within a comfortable range of movement.
- Avoid this mistake
- Moving abruptly or tensing your neck.
View exercise guide ↗09Unloaded arm opening
Additional exercise
1 × 5
How to do it- Sit or stand with your arms in front at a comfortable height.
- Gently open them sideways without moving your trunk.
- Slowly bring your arms back together in front.
What it trainsTrains shoulder movement and arm coordination without added load.
- Rest
- Rest 30 s or longer until control returns.
- Tempo
- Controlled, without holding your breath
- Effort reserve
- RIR 3: finish with about 3 repetitions you could still perform with good technique.
The movement, step by step
Sitting or standing, gently open your arms at a comfortable height, then bring them back together in front. Keep your shoulders relaxed and torso stable.
Technique cueRelax your shoulders; your hands do not need to go behind your body.
Variations and mistakes to avoid
- More accessible
- Keep your arms below shoulder height.
- To progress
- Add a short pause as you open your arms without arching your back.
- Avoid this mistake
- Forcing your shoulder range or pushing your chest out too far.
View exercise guide ↗
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FINISH THE SESSIONFinish and prepare your next step.
Continue with sport-specific tasks. This general preparation does not replace your team's warm-up.
How to progress
Develop control first. In another session increase only repetitions, range or load. Reduce the work if you finish more tired than expected.
Open workout in the app →General routines for adults. If you have a health condition, an injury, are pregnant or have medical instructions, consult your professional before starting and ask for adaptations. Stop if you experience pain, dizziness or unusual breathlessness.