Exercise↕ | Type↕ | Muscles Targeted↕ | Calories / 30 min↕ | Equipment Needed↕ | Difficulty↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Running | cardio | Legs, core, cardiovascular system | 300 | none | beginner |
Walking | cardio | Legs, glutes, cardiovascular system | 150 | none | beginner |
Cycling | cardio | Quadriceps, hamstrings, calves | 260 | minimal | beginner |
Swimming | cardio | Full body, shoulders, back | 250 | minimal | intermediate |
Jump Rope | cardio | Calves, shoulders, core | 340 | minimal | intermediate |
Rowing | cardio | Back, arms, legs, core | 300 | gym | intermediate |
Bench Press | strength | Chest, triceps, shoulders | 180 | gym | intermediate |
Deadlift | strength | Back, glutes, hamstrings, core | 200 | gym | advanced |
Squat | strength | Quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, core | 200 | gym | intermediate |
Pull-ups | strength | Lats, biceps, shoulders, core | 170 | minimal | advanced |
Push-ups | strength | Chest, triceps, shoulders, core | 140 | none | beginner |
Plank | strength | Core, shoulders, glutes | 80 | none | beginner |
Lunges | strength | Quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings | 160 | none | beginner |
Burpees | HIIT | Full body | 350 | none | intermediate |
HIIT Circuit | HIIT | Full body, cardiovascular system | 400 | none | advanced |
Tabata | HIIT | Full body, cardiovascular system | 380 | none | advanced |
Yoga (Vinyasa) | flexibility | Full body, core, flexibility | 150 | minimal | intermediate |
Yoga (Hatha) | flexibility | Full body, flexibility, balance | 120 | minimal | beginner |
Pilates | flexibility | Core, back, pelvic floor | 140 | minimal | intermediate |
Stretching | flexibility | Full body flexibility, joints | 70 | none | beginner |
Tai Chi | balance | Legs, core, balance, flexibility | 100 | none | beginner |
Balance Board Training | balance | Core, ankles, legs, proprioception | 110 | minimal | intermediate |
Kettlebell Swings | HIIT | Glutes, hamstrings, core, shoulders | 300 | minimal | intermediate |
Battle Ropes | HIIT | Arms, shoulders, core, cardio | 320 | gym | intermediate |
Box Jumps | HIIT | Quadriceps, glutes, calves, core | 280 | minimal | intermediate |
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