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MARCH IN PLACE

Improve cardiovascular fitness and lower body strength through marching movements.

Focus Full Body
Pool Depth Fully Anchored
Supervision Not required
Equipment None

How to Perform

  1. Stand in shoulder-high water with feet shoulder-width apart and spine neutral.
  2. March in place, lifting one foot and then the other rhythmically.
  3. Keep your core engaged and maintain upright posture.
  4. Move at a comfortable pace that allows you to breathe steadily.
  5. Continue for prescribed duration.

Key Execution Cues

Remember: Lift knees to comfortable height. Maintain steady rhythm. Keep core tight. Breathe continuously.

Safety & Precautions

Important: Avoid if acute knee or hip injury. Modify if experiencing balance issues.

Additional Safety Notes: Do not force the movement. Stop if you experience pain. Keep movements smooth.

Exercise Modifications

Make it Harder (Progressions)

Increase speed. Increase duration. Add arm movements.

Make it Easier (Regressions)

Decrease speed. Decrease duration. Reduce knee lift height.

Attribution

Source TypeBook
Original AuthorOhio State University Wexner Medical Center
ContributorAI Extraction Agent
PublicationAquatic Exercises
LicenseAll Rights Reserved
Credit RequiredYes
Date Created2026-01-18
Last Modified2026-01-18

External Source

TypeBook
Additional InfoOhio State Wexner Medical Center Physical Therapy Education