TrainerDiva, Inc.

In-Home Personal Training for the Greater Philadelphia Region

Your Non-Boring Cardio Workout

Posted by TrainerDiva on March 30, 2010

    Let’s face it. Cardio can be mind-numbingly boring, and yet in order to get the most out of your weight training, cardio is a must. To save us all from the inevitable boredom that is cardio, here is a great TEN MINUTE fat burn cardio circuit that you can do at home! All you need is a jump rope and your steps!  Not only will this circuit help you torch that unwanted fat, you’ll be tightening your glutes as well. Now who doesn’t want that? So what are you waiting for? Get going! 

      

                Click HERE to download and print this circuit workout for handy reference.

 TrainerDiva’s 10 Minute Fat-Burn Home Cardio Circuit

 

 Jog in place
 2 minutes
Start with a moderate tempo then after 30 seconds increase the tempo for the remainder of the time.
 Jump rope
 2 minutes
Maintain alignment in your spine and shoulders while jumping rope. Try not to shrug too much!
 Two step-stair climb
 2 minutes
Step fully onto each step landing on your heel as much as possible.
 Jog in place
 2 minutes
Start with an intense tempo for 15 seconds then return to moderate for the remainder of the time.
 Stair lunge/Step Up
 1 minute
After lunging onto the step, stand up on one leg but keep your trailing leg behind you. Squeeze your glutes!
 Squat jumps
 1 minute
Perform a squat. (Click here for a reminder of correct form.) Jump with your arms straight in front of you and land in a squat.

 

Written by: Elena Ciccotelli (Founder/CEO TrainerDiva, Inc.)

To read more about Elena, please click here.

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4 Responses to “Your Non-Boring Cardio Workout”

  1. nutritioulicious said

    I get so bored doing cardio on machines at the gym. This will be a great change of pace! Thank you!! (Oh, and I love the printable version!)

  2. Awesome workout!! It’s definitely not boring. I love all the moves. I’m going to try it for sure!

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