25 minutes of steady-state cardio at the gym — your choice of machine! Keep it consistent and push non-stop for the full 25 minutes. Simple, effective and great for fat loss, heart health and toning. No fuss, just results.
Gym Cardio 1-Min Rounds Fat Burn Workout is a free 1 min workout plan with 6 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.
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 Gym Cardio 1-Min Rounds Fat Burn Workout take?
The full workout takes about 1 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?
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, calves, hamstrings, chest, glutes & hip flexors, middle back / lats. 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.
25 minutes of steady-state cardio at the gym — your choice of machine! Keep it consistent and push non-stop for the full 25 minutes. Simple, effective and great for fat loss, heart health and toning. No fuss, just results.
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Adjust your bike seat so that you can comfortably lean forward with a flat back to reach the handlebar. When sitting on the bike, focus on tightening the core. This includes your abs as well as lower back. This will help you lean forward.
Begin on a higher gear speed as a warm-up. Push all the way through the entire pedal rotation. Be sure to focus the tension on the quadriceps and calves.
Move the gear into the larger, more difficult ones. Again, use a full range of motion and focus the tension of the leg muscles.
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings
Adjust the seat so your knee stays slightly bent at the farthest pedal position. Adjust the handlebars for a comfortable reach.
Place your feet securely on the pedals and begin at low resistance.
Pedal smoothly with relaxed shoulders and steady breathing.
Increase effort gradually, then reduce the resistance and pace to finish. Wait until the pedals stop before dismounting.
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings
Adjust the seat so your knees stay slightly bent when the pedals are farthest away.
Sit back against the support and place your feet securely on the pedals.
Begin at low resistance and pedal smoothly without rocking your hips.
Reduce your pace to finish and wait for the pedals to stop before getting off.
Chest, Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Middle Back / Lats, Neck & Upper Traps, Quadriceps, Shoulders
Secondary:
Abs, Biceps, Obliques, Triceps
(First time? Try practicing in shallow water.) Once in the water, begin by pushing yourself into a horizontal position. Move your bent right arm up from behind you and dart it forward into the water. You won’t make a full circle.
Push yourself through the water as you simultaneously bring your left arm up in a bent position. Once it is next to your ear, dart it forward and again, push the water underneath you.
Repeat on each side, alternating back and forth. At the same time, kick with medium strokes in an alternating pattern.
Swim only in an appropriate, supervised setting and within your swimming ability. Do not swim alone. Stop and seek help if you become dizzy, unusually breathless or unwell.
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.
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.
Continue this back and forth motion. Adjust the resistance level to provide yourself with more of a challenge.