Have your jeans been feeling way too snug lately?
By combining strength training with some cardio, you’llmaximize how much fat you burnduring and post-workout sessions.
It is important to listen to your body and recognize signs of overtraining."
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Jumping Rope
First up is jumping rope.
So grab your jump rope, and it’s time to get started!
Take hold of the jump rope with both hands, making sure they remain at hip level.
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Rotate your wrists to swing the rope around and jump.
Then, lower the weights back to your shoulders while assuming a squat.
That counts as one rep; perform three sets of 12 to 15 reps total.
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Get into a squat with a set of dumbbells positioned between your legs on the ground.
Do a classic pushup, then assume a plank once again.
Then, perform an explosive jump with the dumbbells by your hips, landing gently on your heels.
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This counts as one rep; perform three sets of 10 to 12 reps total.
Slowly bring the dumbbell back down to the ground.
Shift your weight to the opposite arm to perform the motion on the other side.
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Hold one of the dumbbells in front of your body with both hands.
Bend your elbows at a 90-degree angle.
Bring your right foot forward and lower your left knee to the ground to perform a lunge.
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Then, twist your body to the right.
Using control, bring your arms and the dumbbell back to your center.
Bring your right foot back to return to the position you started in.
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Start in a plank position with your hands in line with your shoulders.
In a speedy fashion, alternate your knees in and out while making sure your back stays flat.
This counts as one rep; perform three sets of 12 to 15 reps total.
