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Cardio
10 Minute Jump Start Cardio Workout PDF Print E-mail


About this Workout
After many requests from our members, Coach Nicole has created an easy-to-follow cardio workout that you can do anywhere, without any equipment. This video will lead you through a short warm up, cardio workout, cool down and stretching routine in about 10 minutes, making it easy to fit into your day. Free of complex choreography, this workout is appropriate for people of many different fitness levels and abilities.

Length: 10 minutes
Equipment: None
Type of Workout: Cardio (aerobic) & flexibility
Fitness Level: Beginner to Advanced
Impact: High-impact
Safety Precautions: Wear proper footwear and pay attention to your footwork to avoid tripping or slipping. Exercise at your own intensity level, using tips provided to lower your intensity if necessary. Only complete as much of the video as you can, taking a break to recover (by marching) when necessary. Never stop abruptly—if you get tired, try to stay moving, even if you’re just walking in place. As you progress, try to finish the entire video.
Extra Tip: Keep those arms moving! Moving your arms will help you to keep your heart rate up and burn more calories during this cardio workout.

 
10 Minute Jump Rope Cardio Workout PDF Print E-mail


About this Workout
Jumping rope isn't just for kids! It's a high-intensity cardio workout that also blasts calories. No jump rope? No problem! You can do this workout even without a jump rope. Coach Nicole will lead you through a short warm up, cardio workout, cool down and stretching routine in about 10 minutes, making it easy to fit into your day. Free of complex choreography, this workout is appropriate for people of many different fitness levels and abilities.

Length: 10 minutes
Equipment: Jump rope (optional)
Type of Workout: Cardio (aerobic) & flexibility
Fitness Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Impact: High-impact 
Safety Precautions: Wear proper footwear and pay attention to your footwork to avoid tripping or slipping. Exercise at your own intensity level, using tips provided to lower your intensity if necessary. Only complete as much of the video as you can, taking a break to recover (by marching in place) when necessary. Never stop abruptly—if you get tired, try to stay moving, even if you’re just walking in place. As you progress, try to finish the entire video.
Extra Tip: If you don't have a jump rope, don't have the coordination to use one, or simply don't have enough space to turn a rope, you can still do this workout by mimicking the jump rope movement with your hands.

 


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