Gym Limitations Workouts – Bodyweight, 15 Minute, Cardio #2
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 Gym Limitations Workouts – Bodyweight, 15 Minute, Cardio

Classic Cardio, Athletic Moves & HIIT Finisher

This 15-minute bodyweight cardio workout is perfect for travelers looking to stay conditioned and energized on the go. With three fast-paced 4-minute AMRAPs, this hotel-friendly session blends classic cardio moves, athletic lateral work, and HIIT bursts to elevate your heart rate and boost endurance—no treadmill or equipment required. It’s an efficient way to maintain your cardio fitness between flights or meetings.

Warm-up

Start your workout with a warm-up to get your blood flowing and your muscles loose. Here is a simple warm-up routine that you can do anywhere:

30s Jumping jacks

30s High knees

30s Butt kicks

30s Arm circles

30s Hip circles

30s Bodyweight squats

30s Inchworms

Workout

Each block = 4 minutes AMRAP (as many rounds as possible).

Rest 1 minute between blocks.

Pick a challenging but repeatable pace

BLOCK 1 (4 Minutes)

  • Jumping Jacks x 20
  • High Knees x 20
  • Mountain Climbers x 20

BLOCK 2 (4 Minutes)

  • Skater Hops x 10 EA
  • Burpees x 6
  • Fast Step Outs x 12 EA

BLOCK 3 (4 Minutes)

  • Squat Jumps x 10
  • Quick Feet x 20s
  • Half Burpees x 8
  • Marching High Knees x 20

Cool-down

After you finish your workout, it’s important to cool down to help your body recover. Spend 3-5 minutes doing static stretches, such as holding a quad pull, hamstring hold, pigeon pose, and child’s pose for 20-30 seconds at a time.

Tips

  • Be sure to breathe deeply and evenly throughout your workout.
  • Focus on maintaining proper form to prevent injury.
  • Listen to your body and rest when you need to.
  • Drink plenty of water before, during, and after your workout.

Other Body Weight Workouts:

If you’re looking for a more total body weight workout, we also have a 15-minute Body Weight Total Body workout available on our website. This workout targets all of the major muscle groups, and it’s sure to get your heart rate up.

 

Body Weight Cardio 15 minutes

Each block = 4 minutes AMRAP (as many rounds as possible).

Rest 1 minute between blocks.

Pick a challenging but repeatable pace

WARMUP

30s Jumping jacks

30s High knees

30s Butt kicks

30s Arm circles

30s Hip circles

30s Bodyweight squats

30s Inchworms

WORKOUT

BLOCK 1 (4 Minutes)

Jumping Jacks x 20

High Knees x 20

Mountain Climbers x 20

BLOCK 2 (4 Minutes)

Skater Hops x 10 EA

Burpees x 6

Fast Step Outs x 12 EA

BLOCK 3 (4 Minutes)

Squat Jumps x 10

Quick Feet x 20s

Half Burpees x 8

Marching High Knees x 20

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