Add More Cardio Exercise

Get your sneakers ready: This month's Healthy Habits challenge is to work out at least 3 times a week. Find a complete cardio guide, nutrition tips, and coaching advice to help reach your goals.

Cardio Blast

No treadmill? No problem. These 5 moves will get your heart pumping—anywhere, anytime.|Photo: David Martinez Text: Myatt Murphy, CSCS

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4. Scissor Jumps

Step 1: Stand with right foot in front of left, spaced about 2 feet apart. Extend right arm behind you and left arm in front of you, elbows comfortably bent near 90 degrees.

Step 2: Quickly jump up and switch arm and leg positions while in the air, so you land wit left food in front of right foot, right arm in front of your body, left arm behind you.

Repeat: Continue jumping and alternating legs for 1 minute.