HIIT: Pure Cardio
Written by Melissa   

  1. 1st Segment: 8 rounds at 20/40
  • Box Jumps (14"): 18, 17
  • Tuck Jumps:       31, 29
  • Fast Kicks:          76, 74
  • Low Skaters:      28, 26
  1. 2nd Segment: 8 rounds at 15/30
  • Box Jumps:   14, 13
  • Tuck Jumps:  21, 20
  • Fast Kicks:    67, 66
  • Low Skaters: 24, 25
  1. 3rd Segment: 8 rounds at 10/20
  • Box Jumps:    10, 10
  • Tuck Jumps:   17, 16
  • Fast Kicks:     45, 46
  • Low Skaters:  16, 16

I finished 2 rounds of each exercise before moving on down the list. I wish I had something higher besides the 14" high step, it was a little too easy - good thing I put it first. Even though it wasn't too difficult it still got my heart rate up, and was a nice preparer for the rest of the workout. Tuck Jumps and Fast Kicks suck. Really suck.Tight abs and glutes are crucial, and I thought I was going to be killed. For the Low Skaters, I leaped as wide as I was able, which was very difficult after the kicks. I am going to make the cross country team do some of these exercises because there is NO WAY you can do this workout and not have a stronger heart.

I love this workout. :D
 

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# RE: HIIT: Pure Cardio — Tammy 2010-08-18 22:51
Holy crap...I'm askeered! I'm going to try this Friday
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# RE: RE: HIIT: Pure Cardio — Miss 2010-08-23 00:55
So... how did it go?

Melissa
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# RE: RE: HIIT: Pure Cardio — Tammy 2010-08-23 01:02
Quoting Tammy:
Holy crap...I'm askeered! I'm going to try this Friday :-x


This workout was killer!!!!! I changed up some of the intervals as I have osteo-arthritis in my right clavicle that gives me a bother now and again. All in all...this workout was puke-worthy...I LOVED it...I was literally drenched in sweat
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# RE: HIIT: Pure Cardio — MsBarb1 aka Beeah 2010-08-18 23:24
Dayummmmmm Ms M I love the looks of this one, it looks very tough, I am going to add this on some of my days off that I don't do Kettlebells...do you mind if I write down the workout?? thanks for sharing, after I do it I'll let you know how I really felt about it
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# RE: RE: HIIT: Pure Cardio — Miss 2010-08-23 00:57
You can do whatever you like with it, I put it out there for anyone who would like it! :)

But I am afraid to hear what you really thought about it, lol!
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# RE: HIIT: Pure Cardio — Diatta 2010-08-20 10:30
I definitely plan to try this. I have 12 risers total so I can go up a little higher on my step bench.
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# RE: RE: HIIT: Pure Cardio — Miss 2010-08-23 01:08
Have you done it yet, if so how high did you set your step? Mine was set at 14", but I would be afraid to stack it higher than 18" even though it seems to be pretty stable. In my mind's eye I keep seeing my toe catch as it falls like a Jenga tower. How did it go for you?

Melissa
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# RE: HIIT: Pure Cardio — Carrie 2010-08-20 17:04
WOW! This was a tough workout! You are right, those tuck jumps and fast kicks are killer.

Thanks!
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# RE: RE: HIIT: Pure Cardio — Miss 2010-08-23 01:09
I am so happy you are thanking me and not cussing me out!

Didn't you just feel so tough when it was over? I haven't felt like that in a long time, it was like my lungs were opening up in places they hadn't needed to for a long time.

Melissa
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# RE: HIIT: Pure Cardio — Nyx 2010-08-21 23:07
Great workout, I am cracking up at how hard you were slapping your knees during the tuck jumps, he he he! : )
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# RE: RE: HIIT: Pure Cardio — Miss 2010-08-23 01:10
LOL! Hey, I am a bit dramatic - my daughter had to have gotten it somewhere.

Melissa
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# RE: HIIT: Pure Cardio — Phil 2010-08-22 02:57
I know that feeling when you grab your knees for air like that's how you have to get it and the sweat falls off the end of your nose!! Great stuff!! Looking good!!
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# RE: RE: HIIT: Pure Cardio — Miss 2010-08-23 01:11
Yeah, that's when you know you're really working

Melissa
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# RE: HIIT: Pure Cardio — Ellen 2010-09-04 19:22
HI Melissa,

I like your website. I did this high intensity work out and 3 hours later my legs are still sore. It was great at working my calves, thighs, etc. I DO NOT like the fast kicks - you are right, they really really suck which means I need to do them. :)

It was great seeing you again last night.
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