Stepping up your cardio game is a great way to lose weight and improve your overall health. Cardio exercises energize your body and they are full-body workouts that get your heart rate up and burn calories. Not only that, but doing cardio can also boost your mood. It may even make your brain healthier.
When most of us imagine cardio workouts, we immediately think of going for a run, getting on the elliptical or heading to an aerobics class. But there are plenty of quick and efficient ways to get that aerobic activity in right from home with no equipment required!
I put together some of my favorite cardio moves that you can do between meetings or while you’re watching TV. Even if you only have a few minutes, you can get in a workout. In fact, some studies suggest that it really only takes a few minutes for exercise to make a big impact on your health. So press play on your favorite pump-me-up playlist and let’s get moving!
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Forward & backward jumps
This move is simple, but effective. Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Bend at the knees and extend your arms behind you. Jump forward a few feet, swinging your arms up toward the sky for momentum. Land softly with knees bent. Using the same movements, jump backward a few feet.
Boxing squat
Sit down and back into a squat position, squeezing your glutes and abs. As you return to a standing position, extend your right arm straight out in front of you in a punching motion. Bring your right arm back in and squat back down. This time as you return to standing, extend your left arm straight out in front of you in a punching motion. For a challenge, you can elevate this move by holding light dumbbells.
Rocket jumps
Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart. Squeezing your glutes, squat down half way, and then jump up as high as you can reaching your arms toward the sky. Land softly, and then use the…
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