Add some jazz to your Tabata!
Jazz up your cardio routine with our Jacks and Jumps Tabata workout! Who said Jumping Jacks can’t be fun AND give you a phenomenal workout?
Equipment Needed: jump rope, interval timer (free download in the app store)
What to Do: Complete each exercise as fast as you can for 20 seconds each with 10 seconds in between each exercise for a total of 8 exercises/1 tabata. Change it up and complete each exercise 8 times for a 32 minute tabata workout!
Exercises:
1. Jumping Jacks
2. Squat Jacks
3. Squat Thrust
4. Jump Rope
5. Squat Jumps
6. Jump Side to Side
7. Burpees
8. High Knees
Jumping Jacks
Squat Jacks
Squat Thrust
Jump Rope
Squat Jumps
Jump Side to Side
Burpees
High Knees
Can you design a fitness program for seniors that doesn’t include jumping or bouncing? I’d really like to get back into lifting weights.
Shirley, You’re right we do need more programs for seniors. In the meantime, check out these low-impact routines.