Inspired By Olympic Gymnastics? Try This Slimnastics Workout!

The Slimnastics Workout for Warriors

Prep to jump.

Advanced. Obviously.

Not quite as advanced.

Cardio Interval: X Jump to Split Jumps

Stepping off the mat sets the scene for cheerleading-inspired moves like X and split jumps.

Perform three squats in fast succession counting one, two, three. On the “and,” jump into the air using your leg muscles and punch the hands to the sky and land on four. Repeat. One (squat/stand), two (squat/stand), three (squat/stand) and jump, four (land). Make it advanced: turn the X into a toe touch (pictured).

For the split jump, jump high into the air with arms extended overhead and legs long, like an exclamation point. Rebound on the floor, and then sweep the arms in front of you for momentum. At the same time, jump and lift both legs out to the sides into a split and reach your hands for your heals.