Cardio Blast

Get ready to elevate your heart rate, break a sweat, and have a blast with our Cardio Blast Workout!

 

  •   What you need:
    You’ll need water, a towel and a timer, box or step for the main workout.
  •   Note:
    Make sure to write out the movements and check the video demonstrations before you start. 
5
Mins
Warm Up
Marching in Place
  60 secs
Alternate each leg with max reps, lifting knees high and swinging arms.
Jumping Jacks
  60 secs
Max reps with light intensity to warm up.
 
Arm Crosses + Steps
  60 secs
Alternate each side with max reps, stretch arms and chest.
Bodyweight Squats
  60 secs
Alternate each side with max reps, push hips back.
Standing Side Bends
  60 secs
Alternate each side with max reps, loosen torso gently.
20
Mins
Workout

Cardiovascular Workout (LADDER FORMAT)

Structure:

  • Start with 20 seconds per move – do as many reps as you can in that time
  • Add +10 seconds each round (up to 60 seconds max per move)
  • Then reduce back down in reverse (e.g. 20–30–40–50–60–50–40–30–20)
  • Rest 30 seconds between rounds
Jump Squats
  9 total rounds
Fast squats can be performed if jumping squats are too difficult

 

Skaters Side-to-Side
  9 total rounds
Push off explosively
 
Burpees
  9 total rounds 
Modify with step-back.

 

High Knees
  9 total rounds
Drive knees and arms.

 

Lateral Shuffle + Touch
  9 total rounds
Touch the floor each end.
 
5
Mins
Cool Down

Remember to breathe deeply and consistently during each stretch. Feel free to hold each stretch longer if it feels comfortable, and don’t push your body into any uncomfortable or painful positions. This cooldown routine is designed to help improve flexibility and reduce muscle tension.

Neck Stretch
 1 min
30 seconds each side.
Tilt your head gently, avoiding any strain.
Shoulder Stretch
 1 min
30 seconds each side.
Pull your arm across your chest, keeping your shoulder relaxed.
Standing Forward Fold
 1 min
Let your arms hang and relax your spine.
Hip Flexor Stretch
 1 min
30 seconds each leg, gently pressing hips forward to stretch the hip flexor.
Seated Side Stretch
 1 min
30 seconds each leg, gently pressing hips forward to stretch the hip area.
Deep Breathing
Deep Breathing
 1 min
Breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 7 seconds, and exhale for 8 seconds.

And we are done!