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Carbondale Reporter

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS: Home Cardio Workout

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African American Museum of Southern Illinois recently issued the following announcement.

So you want to increase your endurance…but don’t want to head out for a run. Trust me, I’ve been there before!  

This cardio workout is one you can do anywhere! It’s a quick way to burn some calories, get your metabolism firing and keep you energized all day long.

Here’s what you’ll do: Perform the 4-move warm-up, and then immediately move into the main circuit. Do each exercise as fast as possible for 1 minute, without resting between moves. After you finish the whole circuit, rest for 1 minute, and then repeat the main circuit (no warm-up) 2-3 more times

THE WARMUP: 

Reverse lunges: 10 reps each

Squats with arms overhead: 10 reps 

Lying glute bridges: 10 reps

Planks with shoulder taps: 10 reps each

THE WORKOUT: 

Mountain climbers: 1 minute

Burpees: 1 minute

Squat jumps: 1 minute

Side to side hops: 1 minute

Sit-ups or crunches 1 minute

Finish off your workout with some stretching and you’ll be set to take on your day!

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