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When starting to exercise, begin with the easiest level.

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The exercise helps with balance and strengthens the leg muscles.

It also helps with negotiating obstacles and positioning your feet when walking.

Tips

  • Perform the exercise slowly, carefully lifting up and placing down each foot, without touching the ropes.
  • Rest as often as you need.
  • No walking backwards on or through the net.

Instructions

Level 1

Walk up the ramp and step down through the net without hitting the ropes.

Use hand support as needed.

Level 2

Walk up the ramp and step down through the net without hitting the ropes.

Widen your stance such that when you walk through the net you step inside the net square further away from you.

Use hand support as needed.

Level 3

Walk on the net while balancing on the ropes.

Use hand support as needed.

Level 4

*This level requires additional small exercise equipment.

You can use ankle weights, which will provide an additional load and resistance to your muscles.

Start with a small weight such as 0.5kg and increase gradually on each leg, as able.

Walk up the ramp and step down through the net without hitting the ropes.

Use hand support as needed.