Using the SHUFFLER®
See below for some different ways you can Shuffle.
The Side-by-Side
The classic arrangement where The Shufflers are placed next to each other for an optimal shuffle.
Muscles worked:
Quadriceps, hamstrings and stabilising core muscles.
Why its important:
Sliding your legs side-by-side, forward and back activates key leg muscles that help maintain stability. this is a low-strain movement, making it safe for people with hip or back sensitivity.
The Skate
Pivot The Shufflers outwards at a 45° angle to turn the shuffler motion into a V-shape.
Muscles worked:
Quadriceps, hamstrings and vastus medialis (a key stabiliser of the knee cap)
Why its important:
Strengthening the vastus medialis improves knee stability, reducing pain and making stairs or uneven ground easier to navigate.
The Ski
Line up The Shufflers end-to-end to create one long platform, maximizing the movement by placing both feet together and moving as one.
Muscles worked:
Core muscles, lumbar spine stabilisers and hip rotators.
Why its important:
Holding onto the arms of a chair whilst seated for support, this exercise strengthens your trunk and improves overall balance.
Not recommended for those with severe lower back problems
The Split
Use The Shufflers in the "Ski" position but split the feet, moving them apart in opposite directions.
Muscles worked:
Hip rotators, gluteal muscles, piriformis and obturator muscles.
Why its important:
Weakness in hip rotators can stress the sacroiliac joints and lower back. This movement helps strengthen these muscles, improving posture and pelvic stability.
The "L"
Place the two Shufflers into an L-shape, moving one foot horizontally side to side while the other moves front to back.
Muscles worked:
Quadriceps, hamstrings, hip rotators and coordination pathways in the brain.
Why its important:
This fun co-ordination exercise improves neuroplasticity by challenging your brain to manage two different movement patterns at once. Overtime, it enhances, focus and cognitive performance.
The Incline
Use the handle to prop up The Shufflers to roll lengthwise at an incline.
Muscles worked:
Calves, Shin Muscles and stabilisers
Why its important:
Adjusting the incline changes the effort and stretch on lower leg muscles, improving venous return and helping reduce ankle swelling.
The Single
Grab one Shuffler and use with both feet or on a single side.
Muscles worked:
Quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, and ankle stabilisers (if used single-sided, it also engages more core for balance).
Why it’s important:
This versatile setup is great for focused rehab or strength training on one leg or both at a time, helping to correct imbalances, build confidence, and improve stability.
The Arm Shuffle
Grab one Shuffler and use your hand to Shuffle forward and back.
Muscles worked:
Shoulder stabilisers, chest muscles and upper arm muscles.
Why its important:
Ideal for those recovering from shoulder injuries or surgery, this exercise builds strength and range of motion in the upper body.