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Cardio & Core Bodyweight Endurance Workout

35 min
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4 exercises

Extra credit cardio day! Work through a 3km distance run (or equivalent cardio) followed by light core exercises. A great active recovery or cardio + core combo for fat loss and endurance. No equipment needed — just you, your body and the open road.

Walk on a slight incline for 5 minutes, get those legs ready.
Take as long as you need here. Even if it means light jogging for 30 minutes!
Your cool-down walk. Take your time here and relieve those legs.
1:00 rest
Double Crunches exercise illustration
Double Crunches
1 sets
100 reps
Want abs? Hit 100 of these and then go and take a day off!

About this workout

Cardio & Core Bodyweight Endurance Workout is a free 35 min workout plan with 4 illustrated exercises for your abs, cardio and legs. Follow the workout online, save it to your WorkoutLabs Fit account or download it as a printable PDF.

Tap any exercise in the workout to see the muscles worked, clear exercise illustrations and step-by-step instructions. Each workout includes sets, reps, rest times and notes so you can follow the plan without guessing.

Workout details

  • Duration: 35 min
  • Exercises: 4
  • Training focus: Abs, cardio and legs
  • Equipment: NO EQUIPMENT
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Format: Interactive workout and printable PDF

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Questions about this workout

What equipment do I need for this workout?

No equipment is needed – every exercise in this workout uses your own bodyweight, so you can do it at home or anywhere.

How long does the Cardio & Core Bodyweight Endurance Workout take?

The full workout takes about 35 minutes, covering 4 exercises with prescribed sets, reps and rest periods. Using the built-in timers and auto-advance keeps you on pace from start to finish.

Is this workout suitable for my fitness level?

This is an intermediate workout, best suited to people with some training experience. Beginners can still follow it by reducing the weight, doing fewer sets or resting longer between sets – each exercise includes illustrated form instructions.

What muscles does this workout target?

This routine primarily works your calves, hamstrings, quadriceps, abs. Tap any exercise in the workout to see a muscle diagram showing exactly which primary and secondary muscles it activates.

How often should I do this workout?

For increase endurance, lose fat, aim to do this workout 2–3 times per week with at least one rest day between sessions. Progress by gradually adding weight or reps, and pair it with workouts for other muscle groups during the week.

Can I download or save this workout?

Yes – you can download this workout as a free printable PDF using the download button, or save it to a free WorkoutLabs Fit account to follow it on your phone, customize the exercises and track your progress.

Cardio & Core Bodyweight Endurance Workout
35 min
 · 
4 exercises
Extra credit cardio day! Work through a 3km distance run (or equivalent cardio) followed by light core exercises. A great active recovery or cardio + core combo for fat loss and endurance. No equipment needed — just you, your body and the open road.
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Cardio - Walking / Treadmill
Cardio - Walking / Treadmill exercise illustration
5 min
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
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Walk on a slight incline for 5 minutes, get those legs ready.
Primary muscle group(s):
Calves, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. After following a thorough warm-up session, stand tall on a walkway, treadmill, or other walkable area. Make sure that your chest is up, core is braced, shoulders are back, and gaze is straight ahead.
  2. Begin by placing your left foot forward then shifting your hips to move the right leg forward. Continue this back and forth motion at a pace that is ideal for you.
  3. You may also want to include small weights or a grip strengthener during your walks. Remember to maintain perfect form throughout the walk. Avoid slouching.
Cardio – Running / Treadmill
Cardio – Running / Treadmill exercise illustration
3 km
Set 1 of 0
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Take as long as you need here. Even if it means light jogging for 30 minutes!
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings

No specific instructions for this exercise.

Cardio - Walking / Treadmill
Cardio - Walking / Treadmill exercise illustration
5 min
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Your cool-down walk. Take your time here and relieve those legs.
Primary muscle group(s):
Calves, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. After following a thorough warm-up session, stand tall on a walkway, treadmill, or other walkable area. Make sure that your chest is up, core is braced, shoulders are back, and gaze is straight ahead.
  2. Begin by placing your left foot forward then shifting your hips to move the right leg forward. Continue this back and forth motion at a pace that is ideal for you.
  3. You may also want to include small weights or a grip strengthener during your walks. Remember to maintain perfect form throughout the walk. Avoid slouching.
Rest
0:00
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Double Crunches
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Double Crunches
Double Crunches exercise illustration
1 sets
100 reps
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Want abs? Hit 100 of these and then go and take a day off!
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.
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