Let’s face it…cardio can be boring. But as important as it is to get your heart rate up on a consistent basis…the thought of one more session on the elliptical can sometimes be the sole reason for neglecting it all together. Here are a few workouts I have tried and fallen in love with… they work to challenge me at every level. They are high intensity interval training that combine glute-focused cardio work with lower body exercises. Let me know how you do…I want to hear from you!!!

CRAZY CARDIO I

Treadmill Power hike at 5% incline x 5 minutes

Squat Jumps x 20 reps

Treadmill Power hike at 10% incline x 5 minutes

Alternating Jump Lunges x 20 reps

Treadmill Power hike at 15% incline x 5 minutes

Jumping Jack Squats x 20 reps

Hill Runs on treadmill at 8% incline x 5 minutes

Run on treadmill at no incline x 10 minutes

Step Mill x 15 minutes with a weighted vest

CRAZY CARDIO II

Do three sets of the following exercises with little to no rest between exercises. Push yourself!

Reverse Lunges (off a step with one riser) x 50 reps with up to 20 pd dumbbells

Single Leg Lying Hamstring Curls x 10 reps

Step Mill x 200 fast steps

Alternating Jump Lunges x 20 reps

Sumo (Plie) Squats with dumbbell x 20 reps

Stiff-Legged Deadlifts x 15 reps

Jumping Jack Squats x 20 reps