55 minutes in the zone! Great gym cardio session that mixes varying intensities for maximum fat burn and endurance. Follow each exercise and hit the target percentages of your max effort given. This is how cardio should be done — not just running for hours.
Our final zone! Go for 2 minutes at 75%, 1 minute at 60%, & 1 minute at 80%. Push that final minute!
About this workout
55-Min Gym Cardio Fat Burn Endurance Workout is a free 55 min workout plan with 9 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.
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 55-Min Gym Cardio Fat Burn Endurance Workout take?
The full workout takes about 55 minutes, covering 9 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 quadriceps, obliques, abs, 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 get toned, 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.
55 minutes in the zone! Great gym cardio session that mixes varying intensities for maximum fat burn and endurance. Follow each exercise and hit the target percentages of your max effort given. This is how cardio should be done — not just running for hours.
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Fully extend your legs with one resting on top of the other.
Fully extend the top arm down the side of your body.
Bend the arm at floor level to 90 degrees. Your upper arm should be parallel to your body, while your forearm is at 90 degrees. This is the start position.
Lift your body off the ground and balance on your forearm and the side of your foot, while keeping your body in a straight line.
Contract your abdominal muscles and relax your shoulders.
Place your hands flat on the floor, shoulder width apart.
Extend your torso and legs fully behind you with only your toes and balls of your feet touching the floor.
Your body should be in a straight line, with your weight supported on your hands and toes only.
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.
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 start position.
Continue alternating in this manner for the desired amount of time.
Fully extend your legs with one resting on top of the other.
Fully extend the top arm down the side of your body.
Bend the arm at floor level to 90 degrees. Your upper arm should be parallel to your body, while your forearm is at 90 degrees. This is the start position.
Lift your body off the ground and balance on your forearm and the side of your foot, while keeping your body in a straight line.
Contract your abdominal muscles and relax your shoulders.