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Calorie-Torching Combo: Cardio and Strength Training

Apr 16 2016 - 4:05pm

To burn mega calories and build metabolism-boosting muscle mix cardio bursts into your strength training. And this workout does just that with a 1:1 ratio of cardio to strength training. The cardio portion is jumping rope, but don't worry — you won't have to do all those minutes back to back. The jumping is mixed with targeted strength-training moves. Don't have a jump rope? Fake it. Seriously. You might feel a little silly, but jumping in place for a minute is killer (and easier than dodging a rotating rope).

Directions: Perform as many reps of each exercise as you can in one minute — taking breaks as needed. Beginners, start by doing each move for 30 seconds followed by a 30-second rest period. Take a two-minute break between each 10-minute set. Cool down with three to five minutes of stretching.

To learn the details and see images of each exercise, keep scrolling.

Sumo Squat and Punch

Woodchop

Elbow Plank With Knee Drive

Gate Swing

Up-Down Plank


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