This workout does double duty: it works the abs with a serious dose of cardio. Multitasking by mixing bodyweight strength training with jumping plyo moves means you get more done in less time. This workout is only 10 minutes, so give it your all. Get ready to get at it!
Equipment needed: none
Directions: Perform each exercise for 30 seconds, and repeat. Cool down with a few minutes of stretching (find inspiration here).
Exercises:
Keep on reading for detailed explanations of each exercise.
This cardio move is great for runners; it not only works the lower fibers of the abs, but it helps train for quick turnover in gait to increase speed.
This is a great move for warming up the entire body. It's a dynamic stretch for both the hip flexors and the hamstrings.
This combo works the glutes, almost as intensely as a plyometric move but without the impact, and the obliques nicely.
This move is essentially running in a plank position and really works your abs and arms and gets your heart rate up.
This jumping jack variation fires up the inner thighs in the best possible way.
Work your obliques with this lateral crunch — it should make you think of a penguin moving along in a flightless shuffle.
The plank jack is a great cardio move; it raises the heart rate while working both your lower and upper body.
The simple motion bringing one knee to the floor at a time works the lower part of the abs, and you will be surprised how it can make your abs burn. It's a great core stabilization exercise for runners, too.
Get your heart rate up and challenge your low abs with this energizing move.
Add a little spice to your squat by adding a jab into the mix, which brings a twisting motion to the exercise.