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Gym Cardio Recovery: Endurance & Fat Burn

26 min
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4 exercises

Time to ease it down while still making progress! This intermediate gym cardio recovery session burns fat and builds endurance at a light, steady pace. Go at your own speed — the goal is active recovery, not intensity. Keep moving and let your body thank you.

Spend 3 minutes walking at a slightly-faster-than-usual pace.
0:30 rest
An excellent alternative to running, without the impact!
0:30 rest
An easy 10 minute ride - don\'t you feel better already?
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Well done!

About this workout

Gym Cardio Recovery: Endurance & Fat Burn is a free 26 min workout plan with 4 illustrated exercises for your cardio and legs. Follow the workout online, save it to your WorkoutLabs Fit account or download it as a printable PDF.

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Workout details

  • Duration: 26 min
  • Exercises: 4
  • Training focus: Cardio and legs
  • Equipment: Full gym
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Format: Interactive workout and printable PDF

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Questions about this workout

What equipment do I need for this workout?

You'll need full gym for this workout. Tap any exercise to see form instructions and possible substitutions if a piece of equipment isn't available.

How long does the Gym Cardio Recovery: Endurance & Fat Burn take?

The full workout takes about 26 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, glutes & hip flexors. 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.

Gym Cardio Recovery: Endurance & Fat Burn
26 min
 · 
4 exercises
Time to ease it down while still making progress! This intermediate gym cardio recovery session burns fat and builds endurance at a light, steady pace. Go at your own speed — the goal is active recovery, not intensity. Keep moving and let your body thank you.
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Cardio - Walking / Treadmill
Cardio - Walking / Treadmill exercise illustration
3 min
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Rest before next set
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Spend 3 minutes walking at a slightly-faster-than-usual pace.
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
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Cross Trainer
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Cross Trainer
Cross Trainer exercise illustration
8 min
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
An excellent alternative to running, without the impact!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Biceps, Calves, Triceps
  1. Position yourself on the Cross Trainer by stepping up onto the pedals. Keep your chest up and back straight. Extend your arms to grab the moving poles on each side. Before beginning to move, make sure you are in a comfortable position that allows for full range of motion.
  2. Begin by moving the left foot forward as you pull the moving pole with the right hand. Now move through and step forward with the right as you pull with the left hand.
  3. Continue this back and forth motion. Adjust the resistance level to provide yourself with more of a challenge.
Rest
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next up
Stationary Bike
Next
Stationary Bike
Stationary Bike exercise illustration
10 min
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
An easy 10 minute ride - don\'t you feel better already?
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings

No specific instructions for this exercise.

Rest
0:00
next up
Cardio - Walking / Treadmill
Next
Cardio - Walking / Treadmill
Cardio - Walking / Treadmill exercise illustration
3 min
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Well done!
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.
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