The Social-Distancing Cardio Workout
How to keep moving when you can’t go very far
If you live in a denser area, it might not be easy to walk, run, or bike while maintaining a safe distance from others right now. (Or maybe you’re just used to relying on a treadmill at your now-closed gym for your cardio needs.) So how can you get your heart pumping in your living room? One idea is to give plyometrics a try: These fast-paced, jump-based moves tax your muscles quickly and leave you breathless.
“These plyometric moves elevate your heart rate and allow you to push the intensity knowing you’ll get a rest.”
“Similar to intervals on a treadmill, these plyometric moves elevate your heart rate and allow you to push the intensity knowing you’ll get a rest,” says Mark Uyeda, a certified trainer at the Refinery, a fitness studio in Portland, Oregon, who designed the workout below. “They can be done in a small space with no equipment, and you can adjust the work-rest ratios depending on your fitness level.”
Warm-up
Do bodyweight squats or jump rope (if you have one) for 1 to 2 minutes.
