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60-Yard Cardio and Abs 40-min Workout

40 min
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10 exercises
Today, you're going to need to get out and look for a slight incline or hill. Today is all about incline runs! You'll need a slight incline and about 60 yards worth of distance. 
Cardio – Running / Treadmill
5 min
Start with a 5-minute warm-up run!
Cardio – Running / Treadmill
1 min
Spend 1 minute jogging at a fast pace.
1:30 rest
Sprints
1 sets
30 secs
Sprint up that hill! Aim for 75% of your max!
2:00 rest
Sprints
1 sets
30 secs
Sprint up that hill! Aim for 80% of your max!
2:00 rest
Sprints
1 sets
30 secs
Sprint up that hill! Aim for 85% of your max!
2:00 rest
Sprints
1 sets
30 secs
Give this final one everything you've got!
2:00 rest
Cardio – Running / Treadmill
10 min
Finish the running section of today with a light 10-minute cool-down run :D
1:30 rest
Bicycles
1 sets
62 reps
Complete these as fast as you can with minimal rest! (31 per side).
1:00 rest
Double Crunches
1 sets
52 reps
Complete these as fast as you can with minimal rest!
1:00 rest
Jackknife Sit-up
1 sets
42 reps
These reps are a killer, huh?
This 60-Yard Cardio and Abs 40-min Workout 40 min gym workout plan effectively targets your abs, cardio and legs. Easily follow this workout with confidence on your phone or printable exercise program with our clear exercise demonstrations. You can also look up step-by-step instructions for each of the 10 exercises and see which muscle groups they target. Enjoy!

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60-Yard Cardio and Abs 40-min Workout
40 min
 · 
10 exercises
Today, you're going to need to get out and look for a slight incline or hill. Today is all about incline runs! You'll need a slight incline and about 60 yards worth of distance. 
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Cardio – Running / Treadmill
5 min
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
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Start with a 5-minute warm-up run!
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings

No specific instructions for this exercise.

Cardio – Running / Treadmill
1 min
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
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Spend 1 minute jogging at a fast pace.
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings

No specific instructions for this exercise.

Rest
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Sprints
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Sprints
1 sets
30 secs
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
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Sprint up that hill! Aim for 75% of your max!
Primary muscle group(s):
Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Chest, Middle Back / Lats, Triceps
  1. Hold your body steady in a solid, slightly-leaning-forward position.  
  2. Drive your back leg into the floor and begin by taking small, rapid steps that gradually build to bigger, explosive steps.
  3. Pump your arms and use them to pull your body forward, allow your hands to travel from hip to lip as you run.
  4. With every stride, lift your front knee while straightening your back leg completely to deliver full-bursting power.
  5. As you pass the finish line, allow your pace to slow steadily. Do not try to stop yourself instantly, you have no air bag.
Rest
0:00
next up
Sprints
Next
Sprints
1 sets
30 secs
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Sprint up that hill! Aim for 80% of your max!
Primary muscle group(s):
Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Chest, Middle Back / Lats, Triceps
  1. Hold your body steady in a solid, slightly-leaning-forward position.  
  2. Drive your back leg into the floor and begin by taking small, rapid steps that gradually build to bigger, explosive steps.
  3. Pump your arms and use them to pull your body forward, allow your hands to travel from hip to lip as you run.
  4. With every stride, lift your front knee while straightening your back leg completely to deliver full-bursting power.
  5. As you pass the finish line, allow your pace to slow steadily. Do not try to stop yourself instantly, you have no air bag.
Rest
0:00
next up
Sprints
Next
Sprints
1 sets
30 secs
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Sprint up that hill! Aim for 85% of your max!
Primary muscle group(s):
Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Chest, Middle Back / Lats, Triceps
  1. Hold your body steady in a solid, slightly-leaning-forward position.  
  2. Drive your back leg into the floor and begin by taking small, rapid steps that gradually build to bigger, explosive steps.
  3. Pump your arms and use them to pull your body forward, allow your hands to travel from hip to lip as you run.
  4. With every stride, lift your front knee while straightening your back leg completely to deliver full-bursting power.
  5. As you pass the finish line, allow your pace to slow steadily. Do not try to stop yourself instantly, you have no air bag.
Rest
0:00
next up
Sprints
Next
Sprints
1 sets
30 secs
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Give this final one everything you've got!
Primary muscle group(s):
Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Chest, Middle Back / Lats, Triceps
  1. Hold your body steady in a solid, slightly-leaning-forward position.  
  2. Drive your back leg into the floor and begin by taking small, rapid steps that gradually build to bigger, explosive steps.
  3. Pump your arms and use them to pull your body forward, allow your hands to travel from hip to lip as you run.
  4. With every stride, lift your front knee while straightening your back leg completely to deliver full-bursting power.
  5. As you pass the finish line, allow your pace to slow steadily. Do not try to stop yourself instantly, you have no air bag.
Rest
0:00
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Cardio – Running / Treadmill
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Cardio – Running / Treadmill
10 min
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
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Finish the running section of today with a light 10-minute cool-down run :D
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings

No specific instructions for this exercise.

Rest
0:00
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Bicycles
Next
Bicycles
1 sets
62 reps
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
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Complete these as fast as you can with minimal rest! (31 per side).
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Obliques
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
  1. Lie flat on an exercise mat on the floor keeping your lower back straight with no arching of your spine and with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
  2. Place your hands lightly on the sides of your head.
  3. Curl your torso upwards so your shoulders are slightly raised off the floor..
  4. Raise your knees until your thighs are at a right angle to the floor and your calves are parallel to the floor. This is the start position.
  5. Slowly move your legs in a pedaling action as if you are riding a bicycle.
  6. As you do so, exhale and bring your opposing elbow close to each knee by crunching to one side. Left elbow to right knee. Right elbow to left knee.
  7. After each crunch, return to the start position inhaling as you do so.
  8. Without pausing, repeat the movement to the other side.
  9. Repeat without pausing for the desired number of repetitions to each side.

Do not use your hands to pull your head and neck up during this exercise. Doing so may cause injury. Concentrate on a slow rhythmic cycle from side to side with perfect form for each repetition.

Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
  1. Lie on your back. Bring your knees up to a 90-degree angle. Shins should be parallel to the floor. Place your hands behind your head and bring your shoulders off the ground.
  2. Exhale and contract your abdominals. Bring your head towards your knees while moving your knees toward your chest.
  3. Pause and return to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Obliques
Secondary:
Abs
  1. Lie on an exercise mat, with your back flat, knees bent and your feet flat on the floor slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  2. Fully extend your arms down the side of your body, palms facing in. This is the start position.
  3. Exhaling, crunch your torso forward and to the right until you can touch your right heel with your right hand. Hold for a count of one.
  4. Return to the starting position smooth motion, inhaling as you do so.
  5. Repeat the movement, this time to your left side.
  6. When you have completed the movement on both sides, you have done one repetition.
  7. Repeat.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Lie on a mat with your hands under your buttocks and raise your legs slightly, keeping knees straight and ankles together.
  2. Keep abs engaged and perform short kicks in an alternating fashion.
  3. Repeat as needed and then lower legs to the ground.
Rest
0:00
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Double Crunches
Next
Double Crunches
1 sets
52 reps
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Complete these as fast as you can with minimal rest!
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
  1. Lie on your back. Bring your knees up to a 90-degree angle. Shins should be parallel to the floor. Place your hands behind your head and bring your shoulders off the ground.
  2. Exhale and contract your abdominals. Bring your head towards your knees while moving your knees toward your chest.
  3. Pause and return to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Obliques
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
  1. Lie flat on an exercise mat on the floor keeping your lower back straight with no arching of your spine and with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
  2. Place your hands lightly on the sides of your head.
  3. Curl your torso upwards so your shoulders are slightly raised off the floor..
  4. Raise your knees until your thighs are at a right angle to the floor and your calves are parallel to the floor. This is the start position.
  5. Slowly move your legs in a pedaling action as if you are riding a bicycle.
  6. As you do so, exhale and bring your opposing elbow close to each knee by crunching to one side. Left elbow to right knee. Right elbow to left knee.
  7. After each crunch, return to the start position inhaling as you do so.
  8. Without pausing, repeat the movement to the other side.
  9. Repeat without pausing for the desired number of repetitions to each side.

Do not use your hands to pull your head and neck up during this exercise. Doing so may cause injury. Concentrate on a slow rhythmic cycle from side to side with perfect form for each repetition.

Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Lie flat on an exercise mat, extending your arms straight back behind your head.
  2. Fully extend your legs also. This is the start position.
  3. Bend at your waist and at the same time, raise your legs and arms to meet in a closed jackknife position. Exhale as you do this.
  4. At this point, your legs should remain fully extended at between 35-45 degrees from the floor.
  5. Your arms should be fully extended, parallel to your legs.
  6. Your upper body should be raised off the floor.
  7. Return to the start position by lowering your arms and legs back to the floor, exhaling as you do so.
  8. Repeat.
Rest
0:00
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Jackknife Sit-up
Next
Jackknife Sit-up
1 sets
42 reps
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
These reps are a killer, huh?
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Lie flat on an exercise mat, extending your arms straight back behind your head.
  2. Fully extend your legs also. This is the start position.
  3. Bend at your waist and at the same time, raise your legs and arms to meet in a closed jackknife position. Exhale as you do this.
  4. At this point, your legs should remain fully extended at between 35-45 degrees from the floor.
  5. Your arms should be fully extended, parallel to your legs.
  6. Your upper body should be raised off the floor.
  7. Return to the start position by lowering your arms and legs back to the floor, exhaling as you do so.
  8. Repeat.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
  1. Lie flat on your back with your feet flat on the ground, with your knees bent at 90 degrees. Alternatively, you can place your feet up on a bench a few inches apart with your toes turned inwards and touching.
  2. Place your hands lightly on either side of your head.
  3. Keep your elbows in  so that they are parallel to your body.
  4. Push your back down flat into the floor to isolate your abdominal muscles.
  5. Gently curl your shoulders forward and up off the floor.
  6. Continue to push down into the floor with your lower back.
  7. Raise your shoulders about four to six inches only.
  8. Hold and squeeze your abdominal muscles for a count of one.
  9. Return to the start position in a smooth movement.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
  1. Position yourself on a decline bench so that your feet are secured by the pads. Lay back and place your arms across your chest or behind your head.
  2. Begin the movement by pulling yourself up by your abdominals. Do not force yourself up by pulling on your neck. Let your abs do all the work.
  3. Once at the top, slowly lower yourself back down. Again, focus on the abs doing all of the work. Repeat by bringing yourself back up.
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