These workouts should be done in a circuit; do each exercise consecutively without taking a break.
Workout #1
- 10 Air Squats
- 10 Push-ups
- 10 Sit-ups
- 10 Lunges
- 1 minute Plank
- Rest for 30 seconds
Repeat the circuit 5 to 10 times and then cool down.
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Workout #2
- 1 minute Jump Rope
- 10 Burpees
- 1 minute Jump Rope
- 10 Squats
- 1 minute Jump Rope
- 10 Sit-ups
- 1 minute rest
Repeat the circuit 5 to 10 times, then cool down for five minutes.
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Workout #3 (Tabata 32 Rounds)
Set your tabata timer to repeat, 32 times for 20 seconds.
Do each exercise for 20 seconds, rest for 10 seconds before moving on to the next move.
- Jump Rope
- Squats
- Plank
- Lunges
Rest for 10 seconds, then repeat the sequence eight times.
Depending on your fitness level and the amount of time you have, you can do the 32 rounds twice, take a two-minute break and repeat.
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About the Author
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