{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"When it comes to getting a great workout, ","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{"uri":"https://www.wellandgood.com/fitness/dog-health-benefits-michelob-ultra"},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"look no further than your animal friends","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"hyperlink"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":". By simply copying their movements—from jumping like a frog to crawling like a bear—you’re able to tone nearly every muscle in your body, not to mention have a little fun with animal walk exercises.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Whether you want to channel your inner inchworm or turtle, ","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[{"type":"italic"}],"value":"all","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":" of these animal walks exercises are tough—and you can try each of them right now, from the easiest to the hardest.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"The 10 best animal walks exercises, ranked from easiest to hardest","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-2"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"1. 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