I need variety in my no equipment cardio routine. Jumping jacks and high knees get boring after a while. What creative no equipment cardio workouts do you do at home? Looking for home workout routines that get my heart rate up without being repetitive. I live in an apartment so need options that aren't too loud or high impact. Any favorite home exercise circuits for cardio?
For no equipment cardio that isn't jumping jacks, try shadow boxing! Seriously, it's amazing cardio and works your entire body. I do 3-minute rounds with 1-minute rest, just throwing punches and moving around. Other options: mountain climbers, bear crawls, crab walks, and high knee marches in place. These home workout routines keep things interesting and work different muscle groups.
I create home exercise circuits that combine strength and cardio. Like: 10 burpees, 20 mountain climbers, 30 seconds plank, 15 squats, repeat for 15 minutes. The variety keeps it from getting boring. For no equipment cardio specifically, I like doing intervals: 30 seconds as fast as possible, 30 seconds slow, repeat. You can use any exercise - even just running in place.
Dance workouts! Seriously, put on some music and just move. It's fun, great cardio, and doesn't feel like exercise. For more structured no equipment cardio, I do ladder workouts: 1 burpee, rest 10 seconds, 2 burpees, rest 10 seconds, up to 10, then back down. Same with other exercises. This approach to home fitness without equipment keeps me engaged.