Started off holding onto recumbent bike handle full hand, over time released a finger at a time til I only have a fingertip on it now. Used small lifting steps in the beginning, lifting feet higher as confidence grew, worked up to non bouncing marching. Next goal is to add a little bounce per step til I'm boinging. Goal is to 'free style'. It all starts with lifting a foot just a little, & keep mind over any situation. That, is the ultimate climb.