The Do-Anywhere, Calorie-Crushing 10-Minute Circuit

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If there’s one thing we know about working out, it’s that the routines definitely don’t have to be long to be tough—and the proof is right here. Meet the equipment-free circuit that you’re about to have a love-hate relationship with. It’s tough, but seriously effective.

“High-intensity workouts like this one are great for burning calories because they are quick and effective,” says Ben Wegman, a trainer at The Fhitting Room.  When you amp up the intensity, your body has to work harder to bring your body back to a resting state after the workout, burning more calories in the process. “This workout also works every area of your body in a short period of time, giving you a total-body workout.”

How To Do This Workout:

You have two minutes to complete the circuit below. You’ll want to complete all of the moves as quickly as possible (while keeping proper form) because whatever time you have remaining in that two-minute interval is your opportunity to rest. Then the clock starts over and you do it all again. Do this two-minute pattern a total of five times for a 10-minute routine. Oh, and once you’ve got the moves down, save the pin at the bottom to keep on-hand.

1. Burpees — 5 reps

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• Start standing with your feet hip-distance apart and bring your palms to the floor.
• Jump your feet back so that you are in high plank, keeping your core tight and your hips lifted.
• Bend your elbows and lower yourself into a push-up, then push back up into high plank.
• Now jump your feet to the outside of your hands. As you stand up, explode up and jump as high as you can, bringing your arms overhead.
• Thats 1 rep, do 5.

2. Push-Ups — 10 reps 

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• Start in high plank, your hands stacked under your shoulders or slightly wider, fingers pointing forward.
• Bend elbows to lower your torso toward the ground, then straighten them to do a complete push-up. If it’s too tough, lower your knees!
• That’s 1 rep, do 10.

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