7. Burpees
An exercise we love to hate, burpees are a super effective
whole-body move that provides great bang for your buck for
cardiovascular endurance and muscle strength.
Start by standing upright with your feet shoulder-width apart
and your arms down at your sides.
With your hands out in front of you, start to squat down. When
your hands reach the ground, pop your legs straight back into a
pushup position.
Do a pushup.
Come back up to the starting pushup position and jump your
feet up to your palms by hinging at the waist. Get your feet as
close to your hands as you can get, landing them outside your
hands if necessary.
Stand up straight, bringing your arms above your head and
jump.
This is one rep. Complete 3 sets of 10 reps as a beginner.
8. Side planks
A healthy body requires a strong core at its foundation, so don’t
neglect core-specific moves like the side plank. Focus on the