Do This Cardio Workout At Home To Burn Cals And Boost Your Mood
You already know that cardio is good for you. Research has long shown that revving your heart rate regularly can keep your cells and blood sugar healthy, strengthen your ticker, boost your mood, and so so much more. Luckily, reaping the benefits is super simple; like, “don’t even have to leave the house” simple. Even without any equipment (or even all that much space), you can score a killer cardio workout at home with just a few moves.
My go-to bodyweight exercises light up all of the major muscle groups and get my heart pumping. In addition to boosting cardiovascular endurance (meaning I can keep sweating for longer), they also develop agility (which is key for feeling quick and athletic) and core strength (a must-have for anyone who wants to be all-around fitter).
Though these moves are totally beginner-friendly, make sure to keep your core engaged, back straight, and to land from any jumps with bent knees, toes facing forward, and ankles flexed.
You can use these cardio moves to add a little extra intensity to any workout at the gym—or string them together to create your own home cardio workout. Depending on the rest of your workout routine, I recommend doing a DIY home cardio workout at least three times a week.
Here’s how to turn my go-to moves into a quick (but sweaty) cardio session you can do from your living room with just a timer—and zero equipment.
