Small-Space Cardio — Extended Collection CARDIO 026

20-minute beginner cardio workout for home training without equipment. Includes a 5-minute warm-up, 10 minutes of timed aerobic blocks, and a 5-minute cool-down

Duration

20 min

Difficulty

beginner

Equipment

bodyweight

Muscle groups

cardiovascular, core, full-body, legs, shoulders

Exercises

1. 1. March in place — Warm-up

   1 sets · 5 min reps

   Lift knees comfortably and swing arms; land softly. Keep effort very easy and gradually increase movement range.

2. 2. March in place — Block 1

   1 sets · 4 min reps

   Lift knees comfortably and swing arms; land softly. Aim for easy-to-moderate effort (RPE 3–5/10). Use a sustainable pace for the entire timed block; take brief rests as needed.

3. 3. Side-step walk — Block 2

   1 sets · 3 min reps

   Step side to side with bent knees and controlled foot placement. Aim for easy-to-moderate effort (RPE 3–5/10). Use a sustainable pace for the entire timed block; take brief rests as needed.

4. 4. Low-impact step jacks — Block 3

   1 sets · 3 min reps

   Step one foot out at a time while raising arms; no jumping required. Aim for easy-to-moderate effort (RPE 3–5/10). Use a sustainable pace for the entire timed block; take brief rests as needed.

5. 5. March in place — Cool-down

   1 sets · 5 min reps

   Lift knees comfortably and swing arms; land softly. Reduce effort steadily until breathing feels comfortable.