For most people, running year-round is a non-starter due to cold or rainy weather months. And a treadmill is expensive. But Stationary Running is a great substitute plus it’s lower-impact.

First learn how to March with opposite arm-leg mechanics. Your arms should form 90-degree angles throughout the drill. For the down leg, stomp your foot underground to maximize glute activation. For the up leg, simultaneously drive the knee above hip level, lift the foot to your hamstrings & pull your toes to your shin. Balance your head over the foot of your support leg.

Now you’re ready to run. Start slow and gradually build up speed. Use a 4/4 Rhythmic Breathing Tempo: smoothly inhale through the nose into the belly for 4 steps and fully exhale through the mouth for 4 steps. Repeat for time. For an extra breathing challenge, both inhale & exhale through the nose only.

For the world’s greatest cardio workout, alternate between 30 seconds of running & 30 second of marching for 10 straight minutes. You can even horizontally anchor a resistance band at hip-level to allow for a more natural forward lean. FYI- the best stationary running variation for your abs is from a plank-position. Climbers are a staple in my training.