Try this killer cardio circuit if you’re short on time or add it on to your regular training sessions.
CIRCUIT: 30 seconds on, 30 seconds off, 1 minute rest between rounds
Complete each exercise before moving on to the next round.
SPLIT JUMPS – 30 SECONDS ALTERNATING
- Begin standing tall with your feet hip-width apart
- Take one large step forward with one foot and lower your body to toward the floor into a lunge position, both legs should be bent at a 90-degree angle
- Lower your back knee slightly and jump switching feet positions while in the air
- Landing in a bent knee lunge for one rep and repeat for designated time
MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS - 30 SECONDS
- Begin in a plank position, distributing your weight evenly between your hands and your toes
- Your hands should be shoulder-width apart, back flat, abs engaged and head in alignment
- Pull your right knee into your chest as far as you can then switch legs by pulling your right knee out and your left knee in
- Keep your hips down and run your knees in and out as far and fast as your can for designated time
PIKE PUSH-UPS - 30 SECONDS
- Begin in a plank position on the floor with your hands firmly planted right under your shoulders and toes pressed firmly on the ground
- Keeping your core tight and back flat, engage your glutes and hamstrings – your whole body should be neutral and in a straight line
- Lift your hips up and back until your body forms an inverted V shape, keeping your arms and legs as straight as possible
- Start to bend your elbows and then lower your entire upper body to the floor
- Pause there for a moment then slowly push your body back up until your arms are straight and you are in the inverted V position for one rep
JUMP SQUATS - 30 SECONDS
- Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart
- Hinge at the hips to push your butt back and lower down until your thighs are parallel to the floor
- Press your feet down to explode off the floor and jump as high as you can
- Allow your knees to bend 45-degrees when you land and drop back down into a squat for one rep
CRAB WALKS - 30 SECONDS
- Sit on the ground and bend your knees with the soles of your feet planted on the ground, your feet should be approximately hip-width apart
- Reach both hands behind your waist and press your palms against on the ground with your fingers facing forward
- Using your glutes and core muscles, lift your hips creating a tabletop position with your torso and thighs
- Keeping your hips lifted, step forward with your right foot and left hand, followed by your left foot and right hand
- Continue to walk forward with opposing hands and feet for the specified time