Hope you enjoyed yesterdays strength workout and youre ready for todays beginner cardio workout at home!
That means its time to spike your heart rate, get breathless, and get sweaty.
And, look, we get it.Cardiomight not be everyones favorite.
Katie Thompson
In other words, ease into this.
Todays beginner cardio workout likely has some moves youre familiar with, including the jumping jacks.
Same goes for the skater or Russian twist.
Endurance can help yourrun, bike, swim, or row for longer periods of time.
We always suggest doing a warm-up first (likethis oneorthis one), then dive in below.
The workout below is for Day 2 of theSELF Better Together Challenge.
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Do each move below for your selected period of time.
At the end of each circuit, rest for 60 seconds.
Do the entire circuit 35 times.
After your last circuit, try the bonus move for 60 seconds.
Jump your feet wider than hip-width apart and bring your arms up to clap your hands overhead.
Jump your feet back together and bring your arms to your sides to return to starting position.
Continue in this way, moving as quickly as you’ve got the option to.
Come into a half squat by bending both knees just a little and sending your hips back.
Immediately tap them to the far right side, then return to start.
Now tap them behind you, then return to start.
You should really feel this in your left glute (your supporting leg).
Focus on keeping your core engaged and back straight throughout.
Do all the reps on one side, then repeat on the other side.
Russian Twist
Sit tall with knees bent and feet flexed, so heels rest on the floor.
Keep your back as flat as possible, chest up, and core engaged.
If youre using a weight, hold one weight with both hands close to your chest.
If youre not using a weight, hold hands in prayer at chest height.
Rotate your torso and arms to the right, bringing hands down by your side.
(Your hands do not have to touch the floor.)
Repeat on the other side.
Move as quickly as possible, rotating side to side, while maintaining good form.
Skater
Stand with your feet hip-width apart.
Lift your right leg and jump to the right.
Let your left leg straighten and follow.
Swing your left hand in front of your body as your right arm swings behind you, naturally.
Swing your right arm in front, left arm behind.
Continue to alternate sides, moving as quickly as possible.
