{"id":44054,"date":"2021-12-20T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-20T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/uncategorized\/20-min-cardio-workout\/"},"modified":"2021-12-20T04:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-12-20T03:00:00","slug":"20-min-cardio-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-cardio-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"Workout of the week: 20-min cardio workout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ALL LEVELS <\/strong>\/ cardio workout \/ 20 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Equipment<\/strong>: Exercise mat <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cardio workouts have numerous benefits<\/strong>. <\/strong>They help you lose weight<\/strong>, they improve your heart health<\/strong> <\/strong>and sleep quality<\/strong><\/strong>, among other perks. Plus, you can do them everywhere \u2014 yes, you don’t need a treadmill<\/strong>. <\/strong>Whether at home or outside, these workouts are known for their versatility and practicality<\/strong>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We conceived this 20-min <\/strong>cardio workout <\/strong>precisely with that in mind. <\/strong>This challenging and fun training session <\/strong>makes you do 300 reps<\/strong> of 5 exercises<\/strong>. How? By starting the first round with 100 reps<\/strong> for each exercise and then decreasing 20 reps each round for a total of 5 rounds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Jumping jacks <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Butt kicks <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Mountain climbers <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Side to side <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Scissor kicks <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Ready? Let’s get those hearts pumping! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    WORKOUT SETUP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • 5 exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 5 rounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 100 reps in the 1st round<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 20 reps less every subsequent round<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 20 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Equipment: Exercise mat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      WORKING OUT FROM HOME? NO PROBLEM.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      EVO nurtures natural movement and our workouts, such as this one, usually require little to no equipment and minimal training space, making it easy to perform them everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      WORKOUT EXERCISE LIST<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      5 rounds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1 – JUMPING JACKS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      100-80-60-40-20 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Start in a standing position with arms by your sides. Engage the core slightly and set the shoulders, ready for movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Keeping arms and legs straight (but not locked out) simultaneously jump the legs out to the sides and raise the arms to shoulder height. Stabilise the hips, core and shoulder girdle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Return to start and continue at a controlled rhythmic pace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n