Mind-motor Exercise to Improve Cognition and Functional Fitness

"Square Stepping Exercise involves mimicking a stepping pattern demonstrated by an instructor. The stepping patterns become progressively difficult and involve forward, backward, lateral and diagonal movements on a 250cm long mat with 25cm square grids.~In a group setting, an instructor will demonstrate walking patterns on a gridded mat to the participants and the participants must memorize and repeat the patterns on their own. This program has over 200 patterns that increase in difficulty from beginner to advanced. Eighty percent of the group must successfully complete the patterns to move onto the next pattern. Social engagement is encouraged."