Cardiovascular Activation with Light Burpees
Cardio warm-up with full-body exercises, including a gentle no-jump burpee.
How to play
- 30 seconds of jumping jacks.
- 30 seconds of squats.
- 30 seconds of no-jump burpees (squat down, step the legs back, step in and stand up).
- 30 seconds of jogging in place; repeat twice.
Rules
- Technique before speed.
- Everyone regulates their own intensity.
Variations
Easier
No burpees.
Standard
Gentle burpees.
Harder
Full burpees with a jump.
Adaptations
- Injuries: alternative exercise.
- Limited mobility: seated arm exercises.
Learning goals
- Activate the cardiovascular system.
- Prepare the whole body.
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