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Beginner At Home Wake-Up Full-Body Endurance

15 min
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6 exercises

Start the week the right way with this beginner at-home full-body wake-up workout — no equipment needed! Fire up your metabolism, build endurance, and get toned with this easy-going but effective morning session. A great, energised start to the week!

Cobra Abdominal Stretch exercise illustration
Cobra Abdominal Stretch
2 sets
30 secs
15 sec rest
Use this to get your body ready for the mini blitz to come.
0:15 rest
Mountain Climbers exercise illustration
Mountain Climbers
3 sets
30 secs
15 sec rest
30 seconds on and 15 seconds off!
0:15 rest
High Knees exercise illustration
High Knees
3 sets
30 secs
15 sec rest
30 seconds on and 15 seconds off!
0:15 rest
Lateral Lunges exercise illustration
Lateral Lunges
3 sets
30 secs
15 sec rest
Keep your chest up and core tight. These double up as excellent hip openers!
0:15 rest
Plank Shoulder Taps exercise illustration
Plank Shoulder Taps
3 sets
30 secs
15 sec rest
You\'re almost there!
0:15 rest
Butt Kicks exercise illustration
Butt Kicks
3 sets
30 secs
15 sec rest
A total of 1.5 minutes of butt kicks, then you\'re done!

About this workout

Beginner At Home Wake-Up Full-Body Endurance is a free 15 min workout plan with 6 illustrated exercises for your abs 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: 15 min
  • Exercises: 6
  • Training focus: Abs and legs
  • Equipment: NO EQUIPMENT
  • Level: Beginner
  • 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 Beginner At Home Wake-Up Full-Body Endurance take?

The full workout takes about 15 minutes, covering 6 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?

Yes – this is a beginner-friendly workout. Every exercise includes an illustration and step-by-step instructions, so you can learn proper form as you go. Start with lighter weights and focus on technique.

What muscles does this workout target?

This routine primarily works your abs, glutes & hip flexors, hamstrings, quadriceps. 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 get toned, increase endurance, 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.

Beginner At Home Wake-Up Full-Body Endurance
15 min
 · 
6 exercises
Start the week the right way with this beginner at-home full-body wake-up workout — no equipment needed! Fire up your metabolism, build endurance, and get toned with this easy-going but effective morning session. A great, energised start to the week!
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Cobra Abdominal Stretch
Cobra Abdominal Stretch exercise illustration
2 sets
30 secs
15 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Use this to get your body ready for the mini blitz to come.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
Secondary:
Lower Back
  1. Lie face down with your hands under your shoulders.
  2. Point your feet downwards to lengthen your spine.
  3. Slowly push your torso up as far as you comfortably can – try to get your hips to rise off the floor slightly.
  4. Hold the stretch and then lower down to starting position.

Avoid this stretch if you have back problems.

Rest
0:00
next up
Mountain Climbers
Next
Mountain Climbers
Mountain Climbers exercise illustration
3 sets
30 secs
15 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
30 seconds on and 15 seconds off!
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Chest, Shoulders
  1. Place your hands flat on the floor, shoulder width apart.
  2. Extend your torso and legs fully behind you with only your toes and balls of your feet touching the floor.
  3. Your body should be in a straight line, with your weight supported on your hands and toes only.
  4. Starting with either leg, flex your knee and hip at the same time to bring your knee up and under your hip. Your other leg should remain fully extended. This is the start position.
  5. Using an explosive movement, reverse the position of your legs, by extending the bent leg back and simultaneously flexing the straight leg until it is in the startposition.
  6. Continue alternating in this manner for the desire amount of time.
Rest
0:00
next up
High Knees
Next
High Knees
High Knees exercise illustration
3 sets
30 secs
15 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
30 seconds on and 15 seconds off!
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Begin jogging in place, lifting the knees as high as you can.
  2. Try to lift your knees up to hip level but keep the core tight to support your back.
  3. For a more advanced move, hold your hands straight at hip level and try to touch the knees to your hands as you lift them.
  4. Bring the knees towards your hands instead of reaching the hands to the knees!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Calves, Hamstrings, Shoulders
  1. Stand with your feet together, arms fully extended with your hands by your sides. This is the start position.
  2. Bend your knees slightly then straighten and push through the balls of your feet while straightening your your knees to jump up spreading your legs to wider than hip width apart.
  3. As you do so, raise both arms out and up in a smooth arc until your hands meet above your head.
  4. As you return to the ground, bring your feet together and your hands back to your sides with your arms fully extended.
  5. Continue without pause for the desired amount of time or repetitions.

This exercise can be performed as a timed exercise, completing as many reps as possible in a set time or, in sets with a fixed number of repetitions per set. To increase intensity, bend your arms slightly as you raise them to engage your biceps and triceps and squeezing them during each rep.

Primary muscle group(s):
Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Standing tall with a tight core and flat back, you will begin the dynamic stretching exercise as if you were running in place. Keep the knees slightly bent at all times.Start slowly and work up to a faster speed.
  2. Bring your left foot back and all the way up to the glutes. Return your left foot to the ground and repeat on the other side.
  3. Continue this back and forth motion, keeping your arms swinging in motion.
Rest
0:00
next up
Lateral Lunges
Next
Lateral Lunges
Lateral Lunges exercise illustration
3 sets
30 secs
15 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Keep your chest up and core tight. These double up as excellent hip openers!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Calves
  1. Stand tall with a tight core and make sure your feet are shoulder-width apart. Bring your hands together for balance.
  2. Step directly to the left, leaving your right foot in place. Bend the left knee and pause once the upper left thigh is parallel to the ground. Your right leg should be completely straight.
  3. Contract the hamstring muscle then push off the ground to return to the starting position. Repeat on the right side. Alternate this movement.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Hamstrings
    1. Stand with your feet in a wide stance, with your toes slightly pointed outwards – like a sumo wrestler. Hold your hands together in front of your chest.
    2. Keeping your back straight, lower your body towards the ground by bending your knees.
    3. As you reach a fully squatting position (legs are bent at a 90-degree angle), hold the pose for 1 second before driving your feet into the floor and slowly push your body back up to the starting position.
    4. For a bonus, tense your glutes at the top of the movement.

 

 

 

Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Stand straight with your feet shoulder width apart and place your hands on your hips. This is the start position.
  2. Step forward with either leg in a long stride. Keep your other foot in place behind you.
  3. Bend your knees as you do this so your body is lowered towards the ground. Keep your back straight throughout the movement.
  4. Continue down until your front knee is just above the ground. (Your front leg should be bent 90 degrees at the knee)
  5. Hold for a count of one.
  6. Push down through your front heel and extend both knees to return to the start position.
  7. Pause then repeat with your other leg. When you have lunged with both legs, that is one repetition.
  8. Repeat.

Try to keep your hands on your hips at all times, using your obliques to keep your balance.

Rest
0:00
next up
Plank Shoulder Taps
Next
Plank Shoulder Taps
Plank Shoulder Taps exercise illustration
3 sets
30 secs
15 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
You\'re almost there!
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
Secondary:
Lower Back
  1. Lock yourself in the plank push-up position ensuring that your body forms a straight line from shoulders to heels.
  2. Bring your right arm off the ground and touch your left shoulder before placing it back on the ground.
  3. Repeat the same movement for the opposing arm.
Rest
0:00
next up
Butt Kicks
Next
Butt Kicks
Butt Kicks exercise illustration
3 sets
30 secs
15 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
A total of 1.5 minutes of butt kicks, then you\'re done!
Primary muscle group(s):
Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Standing tall with a tight core and flat back, you will begin the dynamic stretching exercise as if you were running in place. Keep the knees slightly bent at all times.Start slowly and work up to a faster speed.
  2. Bring your left foot back and all the way up to the glutes. Return your left foot to the ground and repeat on the other side.
  3. Continue this back and forth motion, keeping your arms swinging in motion.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Begin jogging in place, lifting the knees as high as you can.
  2. Try to lift your knees up to hip level but keep the core tight to support your back.
  3. For a more advanced move, hold your hands straight at hip level and try to touch the knees to your hands as you lift them.
  4. Bring the knees towards your hands instead of reaching the hands to the knees!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Calves, Hamstrings, Shoulders
  1. Stand with your feet together, arms fully extended with your hands by your sides. This is the start position.
  2. Bend your knees slightly then straighten and push through the balls of your feet while straightening your your knees to jump up spreading your legs to wider than hip width apart.
  3. As you do so, raise both arms out and up in a smooth arc until your hands meet above your head.
  4. As you return to the ground, bring your feet together and your hands back to your sides with your arms fully extended.
  5. Continue without pause for the desired amount of time or repetitions.

This exercise can be performed as a timed exercise, completing as many reps as possible in a set time or, in sets with a fixed number of repetitions per set. To increase intensity, bend your arms slightly as you raise them to engage your biceps and triceps and squeezing them during each rep.

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