We’re psyched to share a low-impact cardio workout that requires nothing but your body and a mat, if you’d like to use one! Get ready to sweat in your living room, and don’t forget to check out the video on YouTube!
This week’s workout is brought to you by Taylor and Justin Norris, cofounders of the LIT Method. LIT stands for low-impact training—and that’s exactly what their method is all about. Both in this workout video and in any other routine Justin and Taylor teach in their classes, there will be no jumping, running, or weights. So if you’ve got knee pain, are recovering from an injury, or just simply don’t enjoy jumping, this is the workout for you. Remember, your workout doesn’t need to be high-impact to be effective.
If you’re new to working out, are currently injured, or are recovering from a recent injury, it’s a good idea to speak with your doctor before doing this routine or any other new workout. While this workout is low-impact, it may not be right or safe for everyone. Be sure to listen to your body and stop doing any move that feels uncomfortable or painful. Justin and Taylor provide a handful of modifications throughout, so get excited—you’re in good hands with this low-impact cardio workout. Check out the video below.
WORKOUT DIRECTIONS
First, do the warm-up. You’ll do each move for the amount of time noted below.
Then you’ll do a compound circuit. Do each move for the amount of time noted. When you’re done with the circuit, rest for 15 seconds, then repeat the circuit once more.
Begin the lower-body circuit. Do each exercise for the amount of time noted below.
Then do the upper-body circuit. Do each exercise for the amount of time noted below. Rest for 15 seconds, then repeat the circuit again.
Complete the core circuit once through, then cool down.
EXERCISES
Warm-Up:
- Modified Jumping Jacks x 45 seconds
- Overhead Reaches x 30 seconds
- Squat to X-Reach x 45 seconds
Compound Circuit:
- Right Side Extender x 30 seconds
- Squat to Trunk Rotation x 45 seconds
- Left Side Extender x 30 seconds
- Squat to Oblique Twist x 45 seconds
- Inchworm x 45 seconds
- High Plank x 45 seconds
- Mountain Climber x 30 seconds
Lower Body Circuit:
- Low Squat Toe Taps x 45 seconds
- Sumo Squat x 45 seconds
- Sumo Squat Hold x 30 seconds
- Alternating Reverse Lunge x 45 seconds
- Lunge Pulse x 30 seconds
Upper Body Circuit:
- Bent-Over Row x 45 seconds
- Row Hold x 30 seconds
- Push-Up x 30 seconds
- Rows x 30 seconds
Core Circuit:
- Obliques Crunches x 30 seconds
- Tempo Bicycles x 45 seconds
- Bent Knee Crunches x 30 seconds
- Forearm Plank x 30 seconds
Cool-Down:
- Superman
- Child’s Pose