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Were back today with a full-body bodyweight workoutsay that 10 times fast! This five-minute warm-upis a SELF favorite. Now lets break down todays full-body bodyweight workoutthe last strength workout of ourSELF Better Together Challenge. Katie Thompson Pro tip: Remember to smile and breathe. Today is our last strength-focused day. Showing up is half the battle. Or go to the workout calendarhere. If you havent signed up to receive daily emails, do thathere....

And todayscardio and coreworkout is no different. Your core is so much more than six-pack abs. You should never sacrifice moving through your greatest range of motion for speed. Katie Thompson That will ensure you get the most out of thisbodyweight workout. The cardio and core workout below is for Day 11 of theSELF Better Together Challenge. Check out the full month of workouts righthere. Or go to the workout calendarhere....

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....

Welcome to Day 1 of theSELF Better Together Challenge! Were so happy that youre here for today’s bodyweight strength workout! (If you didnt sign up,do that now!) Since its Day 1, well review some of the basics to keep in mind throughout this month. For one, you dont need anyequipment. Youve also got choices when it comes to intensity. Each option below increases the amount of time youre working, and decreases your rest period....

Welcome to Week 2 of theSELF Better Together Challenge! Todayscardioendurance workout is all about building stamina so you could work harder for longer periods of time. Cardio gets a bad rap frequently, because, well, it can feel challenging. Katie Thompson But building cardiovascular strength actually has several benefitseven if you never want to run a single race. In short: Cardio exercise is good for you. The best way to build cardio endurance is to first establish a good cardio baseline....

Todays exercises might look simple enoughbut we promise if you do them quickly youll have a seriouslegand cardio workout. Youll kick things off with the side shuffle to floor tap. The focus of this move is speed and accuracynot distance. Katie Thompson Next youll move on to reverse lunges. Most people findreverse lungeseasier than forward lunges because they put less strain on your knees and shins. Youll finish this leg-and-cardio workout with squat thrusts, and then a pop squat as your bonus move....

Whos psyched for todays bodyweight core workout?! Hang in there, and keep on keepin on. By now you should be pretty familiar with your core. Katie Thompson you’re free to think of these finishers like a fun little game before you roll tocool off. When you finish that move, youll hold a forearm plank until the time is up. If your core wasnt on fire before, it sure will be now....

Youve reached the halfway point of this challenge with todayscardio workoutroutine! Because we want you to get the most out of thiscardio workoutroutine, youre starting today with skaters. This classic cardio move can be modified in several ways to suit your needs. Katie Thompson If youre sticking to low-impact modifications instead, take a big step side to side and move quickly! You still want to get your heart rate up....

Welcome to Week 4the final weekof the SELFBetter Together Challenge! Today well be introducing an infamous move:burpees. Today well be introducing burpees. Katie Thompson Love them or hate them, burpees are sure to up the ante on any workout. And, they work pretty much your entire body, as SELFpreviously explained. Like many other exercises, burpees become easier the more you practice them. Youll also feel more mentally prepared for the challenge once you get used to facing them head on....

Todays core circuit workout is all about hitting yourabsfrom every direction. Were sorry-not-sorry for the way your abs might feel tomorrow. One of our favorite moves in this routine? Kelsey McClellan The squat to standing crunch. Then, as you squat, verify you keep your core engaged to get the most from the move. Same goes for the duck walk to stand. For the butterfly sit-up, take it slow. Take some deep breaths,warm up, then dive in below!...

Are you ready to get sweaty? Today were doing a five-move cardio circuit workout with an awesome EMOM finisher. Now might be a good time to think back on your progress so far. Katie Thompson When youre completing this cardio circuit, take a moment to listen to your body. What feels easier than it used to? What still feels difficult? What is challenging, andwhat is rewarding? We also mentioned how the more cardio you do, the easier it gets....

You made it to Week 3 of theSELF Better Together Challenge! And today were doing acore strengthworkout. (Thats why we generallyrecommend against solely relying on crunchesto build core strength. Katie Thompson Also, that would just be plain boring. And, in fact, potentially dangerous!) One more thing: Lets revisit why a proper core strength workout is so important. (Well make it quick, we swear!) A strong core will give youbetter balanceandposture, and can even helpreduce back pain....

Sometimes, the very idea of doingcardiocan be dreadful. Mixing and matching is all good here, as long as you double-check youre not pushing yourself too hard. If something feelsuncomfortable or painful, stop your workout and feel it out. Kelsey McClellan And as we always say at SELF, do what feels right for you. The full-body circuit workout below is for Day 16 of theSELF Better Together Challenge. Check out the full month of workouts righthere....