10-Minute Cardio Sculpt With Denise Austin
No Jumping, Apartment-Friendly (No Equipment):
This workout is great for smaller spaces or if you have joint limitations. You can find many variations online, but here’s a basic structure:
Warm-up (1 minute): Light jumping jacks, arm circles, high knees in place for 30 seconds each.
Circuit (3 rounds, 45 seconds each exercise with 15 seconds rest):Marching in place with high knees and arms overhead.
Lateral lunges with arm reaches overhead.
Modified burpees (squat down, step feet out to plank, step back in and rise to standing).
Butt kicks with arms swinging back and forth.
Cool-down (1 minute): Gentle stretches for major muscle groups.
High-Intensity, More Impact (Optional Equipment):
If you’re looking for a more intense workout and don’t mind jumping, this option is for you. You can find video tutorials online for these exercises, or modify them if needed. Here’s a sample routine:
Warm-up (1 minute): Jumping jacks, high knees running in place, butt kicks for 20 seconds each.
Circuit (3 rounds, 30 seconds each exercise with 10 seconds rest between exercises and 30 seconds rest after the circuit):Jump squats (add a dumbbell hold for more intensity).
High knees with chest punches.
Mountain climbers (start in a plank position and alternate bringing knees to chest).
Jumping lunges (alternate legs).
Cool-down (1 minute): Gentle stretches for major muscle groups.
Remember to listen to your body and adjust the intensity or modify exercises as needed. You can also find many variations of 10-minute cardio workouts online with different levels of intensity and equipment needs.