Cardio · 10 minutes

10-Minute Cardio Workout at Home

  • 10 min
  • 8 moves × 1 rounds
  • No Equipment
  • Advanced

This 10-minute cardio workout gets your heart pumping with no treadmill required, improving endurance and burning calories. It opens with a short warm-up, moves into a 8-exercise circuit you repeat once, and ends right after your final round, so every minute counts.

Hit start and the built-in timer calls out every exercise and rest, so you never have to look at a clock. Switch the level below to make it easier or harder.

The workout

  1. Warm-Up

    30s each · no rest

    1. 1
      Standing Torso Twists starting position
      Standing Torso Twists

      Core · Back

      30s
    2. 2
      Step Jacks starting position
      Step Jacks

      Full Body · Shoulders

      30s
    3. 3
      Inchworm starting position
      Inchworm

      Hamstrings · Shoulders · Core

      30s

  2. Main Circuit

    45s work · 15s rest

    1. 1
      Tuck Jumps starting position
      Tuck Jumps

      Quads · Core · Calves

      45s
    2. 2
      Burpees starting position
      Burpees

      Full Body · Chest · Quads

      45s
    3. 3
      Mountain Climbers starting position
      Mountain Climbers

      Core · Shoulders · Quads

      45s
    4. 4
      Fast Feet starting position
      Fast Feet

      Calves · Quads

      45s
    5. 5
      Skaters starting position
      Skaters

      Glutes · Quads · Calves

      45s
    6. 6
      Boxer Shuffle with Punches starting position
      Boxer Shuffle with Punches

      Shoulders · Calves · Core

      45s
    7. 7
      Butt Kicks starting position
      Butt Kicks

      Hamstrings · Calves

      45s
    8. 8
      Squat Jumps starting position
      Squat Jumps

      Quads · Glutes · Calves

      45s

FAQ

Is a 10-minute cardio workout enough?

Yes, short sessions work, especially on busy days. 10 minutes done consistently adds up, and you can stack two routines back to back when you have more time.

How often should I do this cardio workout?

Aim for 3 to 5 times a week. Increase the level once the current one feels easy.

Can beginners do this workout?

Yes. The beginner version uses easier exercise variations and longer rest. Move at your own pace, and keep good form over speed. Pause the timer whenever you need to.

Do I need any equipment?

No. Every exercise uses just your bodyweight. A chair, wall or couch is the most you'll need, and a mat makes floor work more comfortable.

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