The Ultimate Cardio Core Workout to Burn Fat and Tone Up Your Abs

Cardio is good, but cardio mixed with core strengthening exercises is even better. This ultimate cardio core workout checks off both boxes without ever stepping foot on the treadmill or attempting the same boring crunches from your mat. Get ready to burn fat and tone up your abs!

The Ultimate Cardio Core Workout

This 20-minute routine features nontraditional cardio drills and core exercises to prevent boredom and burn fat. You’ll perform both standing and floor work, with each exercise targeting every inch of your core. You’ll need zero equipment for this workout, but an exercise mat is optional if needed.

Duration: 20 Minutes
Level: Medium
Calories Burn: 146
Goal: Fat Loss
Target: Core

Belly Fat Burner is from our 8-week Cardio Core program. Fall in love with this popular workout as expert-trainer Andy pushes you through challenging core exercises and fat-burning cardio drills. Stay in the fat-burning zone as you blend high- and low-intensity exercises to keep your heart rate guessing. See for yourself why this is one of the best ways to train.

To recap: No equipment is needed for this workout. Complete the dynamic warm-up, followed by a 20-minute circuit-style workout, including a 1-minute challenge and a 2-minute cool-down.

Workout:

Challenge:
Squats x 1 minute

Round 1:
Walking Burpees x 25 seconds
Mountain Climbers x 25 seconds
Walking Burpees x 25 seconds
Mountain Climbers x 25 seconds

Round 2:
Prisoner Squat with Knee Raise & Twist x 30 seconds
Jumping Jacks x 25 seconds
Prisoner Squat with Knee Raise & Twist x 30 seconds
Jumping Jacks x 15 seconds

Round 3:
Walking Burpees x 25 seconds
Mountain Climbers x 20 seconds
Walking Burpees x 25 seconds
Mountain Climbers x 25 seconds

Round 4:
Prisoner Squat with Knee Raise & Twist x 30 seconds
Jumping Jacks x 25 seconds
Prisoner Squat with Knee Raise & Twist x 30 seconds

Round 5:
Squat Hold Rotations x 25 seconds
Palm Trees x 25 seconds
Squat Hold Rotations x 25 seconds
Palm Trees x 25 seconds

Round 6:
Slow Bicycles x 25 seconds
Crunch & Punch x 30 seconds
Slow Bicycles x 30 seconds
Crunch & Punch x 30 seconds

Round 7:
Reverse Crunch x 30 seconds
Toe Taps x 30 seconds
Reverse Crunch x 30 seconds
Toe Taps x 25 seconds

Round 8:
Glute Bridge x 25 seconds
Glute Bridge Walks x 30 seconds
Glute Bridge x 20 seconds
Glute Bridge Walks x 25 seconds

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