Looking for a quick, 10-minute cardio workout at home? Follow our workout to get your heart rate up and a great cardio and strength interval workout done in less than 10 minutes.
You’ll Need: Set of resistance bands (and maybe a towel); access to YouTube, small space for working out.
The At Home Cardio Workout Routine
Interval 1: Knee Ups & Squat Jumps With Resistance Bands
Oblique Knee Ups - We start with knee ups to get the obliques, core and hip flexors moving. The resistance bands positioned just above the knee help burn more calories and get the heart rate up. Ease into the workout by staying slow, gradually get faster as you warm up. As you feel your body warm up, speed up. The faster you go, the more calories you will burn. We go 30 seconds on each side. Make sure to use a slow and controlled motion to avoid injury.
Squats & Jumps - Next, sink down into a squat and use the bands to get your heart rate up. After a set of regular squats, add in a small hop to get off the ground. This tones your legs and butt; it’s two workouts in one. Be careful not to hurt your knee and take it easy on the hops if you’re new to the workout.
Break - Take 30 seconds to catch your breath.
Repeat Interval 1.
Interval 2: 45-Degree Jacks & Kickers
45-Degree Jacks - This is a modified jumping jack designed to add resistance and increase calorie burn. As you jump into the jack, the hand goes up with the knee at 45 degrees. This move works the core and keeps heart rate up to burn calories and fat. If it’s too difficult initially, you can step (instead of jumping) – but the key is to keep moving to maximize the 10 minute workout. This move will keep you in the calorie burning zone.
Kickers - In this move, you kick the leg up 90 degrees up in front of you and then out to your side. This proves to be a great leg toning move when wearing resistance bands. Switch to the other leg. You can keep balance with your hands on hips or out front.
Break - Take 30 seconds to catch your breath.
Repeat Interval 2.
Done!









