10 minute cardio exercises to do at home

A 10-minute workout for cardio can be effective if you do it regularly and with intensity.

• Jumping jacks (1 minute): Start with a classic jumping jack exercise, jumping your feet wide and raising your arms overhead.
• High knees (1 minute): Stand in place and lift your knees high to your chest, alternating legs as quickly as possible.
• Butt kicks (1 minute): Stand in place and lift your heels up toward your buttocks, alternating legs as quickly as possible.
• Burpees (1 minute): Start in a standing position, then drop down into a push-up position, jump your feet up to your hands, and jump up explosively.
• Mountain climbers (1 minute): Get into a plank position, then bring one knee up to your chest and quickly switch to the other leg.
• Jump rope (1 minute): Use a real jump rope or mimic the motion without one, jumping as quickly as possible.
• Skater hops (1 minute): Hop from side to side, bending your knees and pushing off the outer foot with each jump.
• Squat jumps (1 minute): Start in a squat position, then jump up explosively, straightening your legs and lifting your arms overhead.
• Side shuffles (1 minute): Shuffle from side to side, bending your knees and touching the ground with each hand as you go.
• Box jumps (1 minute): Find a sturdy step or bench and jump up onto it, then step down and repeat.

Repeat the entire circuit two or three times with minimal rest in between exercises to maximize the cardiovascular benefits. Remember to warm up before starting and cool down/stretch afterwards.