Cardio Toning Workout Routine

The cardio toning workout routine blasts tons of fat and calories in under 15 minutes and tones your trouble zones including butt, abs, arms, and legs.

Start with 5 minutes of moderate paced cardio of your choice. You can walk, jog, bike or do any cardio machine.

**Never attempt this type of intense cardio workout without warming up first.

Continue with 30 seconds of each exercise going from on to the next without resting then repeat two more times.

Cool down with 3 minutes of easy cardio or stretches.

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Exercise
Lateral High Hops 1. Stand to left side of box and place right foot on top of box. 2. Push off the box using the right leg only and explode vertically as high as possible. Drive the arms forward and up for maximum height. 3. Land with opposite foot onto box. Repeat with the other foot. 4. Repeat according to prescribed number of repetitions. Cardio Toning Workout Routine Tip: Use a bench or step or try quick side to side squats.	Sets Reps Weight/ Resistance
Boxer punch with tubing 1. Starting position: Stand with feet shoulder width apart. Wrap the tubing under your armpits and around your back with a tubing handle in each hand. 2. Alternately perform a chest press much like a boxers punch. 3. Repeat the movement for the desired repetitions. Cardio Toning Workout Routine Tip: Use any resistance band or weighted gloves and try it with feet on discs for increased intensity and core work.	Sets Reps Weight/ Resistance
Alternating Split Squat Jump 1) Stand with feet hip width apart. Take left leg and step back approximately 2 feet standing on the ball of back foot. 2) Feet should be positioned at a staggered stance with head and back erect and straight in a neutral position. Place hands on waist. 3) Lower body by bending at right hip and knee until thigh is parallel to floor then immediately explode vertically. 4) Switch feet in the air so that the back foot lands forward and vice versa. 5) Prior to takeoff extend the ankles to their maximum range (full plantar flexion) ensure proper mechanics. Cardio Toning Workout Routine Tip: Stay light on the feet and be careful with the front knee. Keep weight centered over hips.	Sets Reps Weight/ Resistance
Mountain Climbers 1. Start by getting on your hands and feet in a prone position. 2. Keeping your body parallel to ground drive your knees up towards your chest alternating back and forth. 3. Repeat this movement for the required number of seconds. Cardio Toning Workout Routine Tip: Substitute sprinter lunges if you want added intensity. Just bring the foot all the way between the hands. It will slow you down a bit.	Sets Reps Weight/ Resistance
Dive Bomber Pushup 1) Lie face down on the floor with hands palm down, fingers pointing straight ahead, and aligned at the nipple line. 2) Place hands slightly wider than shoulder width, and feet should be at hip width with toes on floor. 3) Start position: Extend the elbows and raise the body off the floor. 4) Lower your entire body (legs, hips, trunk, and head) 4-8 inches from the floor starting with the head first and follow with the shoulders and waist. It should look like you are diving down towards the ground. 5) Return to the start position by extending at the elbows and pushing the body up. 6) Remember to keep the head and trunk stabilized in a neutral position by isometrically contracting the abdominal and back muscles. Never fully lock out the elbows at the start position and avoid hyperextension of the low back. Cardio Toning Workout Routine Tip: Substitute the hindu pushup or regular pushup if you can't do this version.	Sets Reps Weight/ Resistance

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