Jumping Jacks
Great warm-up and cardio booster
CardioBeginnerCardioExplosive
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: Full body |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Cardio |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Cardio · Explosive |
| Sets & reps | 3 sets × 30-45s |
| Estimated calories burned | ~50 kcal |
| Equipment | None needed |
How to do it
- Step 1: Stand with feet together and arms at sides
- Step 2: Jump feet out wide while raising arms overhead
- Step 3: Jump back to starting position
- Step 4: Repeat continuously
- Step 5: Move at a steady pace
Coaching tips
Benefits
Great warm-up and cardio booster
Common mistakes
Landing too hard
Make it harder
Increase speed or add squat jacks
Make it easier
Step side to side instead of jumping
Breathing
Breathe rhythmically
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