NO-GYM, NO-EXCUSES PLYOMETRICS WORKOUT

IN 8 DYNAMIC MOVEMENTS, BURN HOLIDAY POUNDS, TRIM YOUR THIGHS & BUILD YOUR CARDIO ENDURANCENO EQUIPMENT NEEDED

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Take our toughest total-body conditioning workout on the road! We’ve packed eight high-intensity exercises into one workout using plyometrics, or jumping, movements so you can do this routine anywhere, recruit the maximum force of your muscles in the shortest amount of time, and take your speed and strength to the next level. Group fitness instructor Levi James, aka Mr Abs, of New York Health & Racquet Club, designed this no-gym, body-weight workout to ward off holiday pounds and fortify your body and mind.

HOW TO DO IT

BEGINNERS: Start with 12–15 reps; work up to 20 with 20 seconds’ rest between moves. To make it harder, shorten the time you’re in touch with floor. Do at least 2 rounds.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED: Do 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off. Rest only 10 seconds between rounds. Do 3 rounds and work up to 4 rounds.

1 Bound

Spring forward lifting the right arm and left knee into the air, as if skipping. Make each jump powerful while keeping a good rhythm as you move forward.

2 Bunny

Hop Place your hands behind your head and interlock your fingers, keeping abs tight. Lower down into a squat position and jump forward, landing in a low squat. Remain in a squat as you jump forward again, without standing up.