AS A DAD, your workout window is short—so you might not be able to fit everything you want to do in every session.
We won’t blame you if the first thing you’re consider cutting on your busiest days is cardio, especially your routine involves slogging away on a bike in your basement, driving to the gym, or pushing through long jogs on dark streets.
But getting all the fat-torching and heart health-boosting benefits of cardio doesn’t have to take up all your time. That is, now that you’ve got expert trainer and father of three, Cory Gregory’s, at-home, two-move cardio routine that does what you need in just 10 minutes.
Gregory included this routine in his new Dad Bod Shred workout video program, and its straightforward design was developed specifically to help you stay on top of dad duties. That’s because it’s fast, effective, and can be done with your kids on the couch watching Bluey. Even better: no pricey equipment needed.
Stream the workout now in the video below or on the All Out app free with your Men’s Health MVP Premium membership.
The 10-Minute On-The-Go Cardio Routine for Dads
Gregory’s routine is intentionally streamlined so you can knock it out without having to constantly stare at a screen:
- 1 minute of jumping rope
- 1 minute of alternating lunges or walking lunges
Repeat for 10 minutes.
Benefits of Jumping Rope
If you’ve been searching for cardio that isn’t running but offers the same results, jumping rope is your answer. According to one study, participants who spent 10 minutes daily jumping rope boosted their cardiovascular health as much as participants who clocked 30 minutes daily jogging. Plus, jump ropes are affordable, compact, and simple to use.
Benefits of Lunges
Whether you choose stationary lunges or walking lunges, you’ll get plenty of perks. For one, lunges challenge your balance and coordination, keeping you agile while playing with your kids. They’ll also help you build strong quads, hamstrings, glutes, calves. Perform them consecutively for a decent length of time, like Gregory prescribes, and you’ll amp up your heart rate and calorie burn.
Ready for more? Join MH MVP Premium and pair this routine with the rest of Gregory’s workouts in Dad Bod Shred and expect to see awesome results in four weeks.
