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This cardio barre workout takes 20 minutesand you’re able to do it anywhere with minimal equipment.

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Twist your hips from side to side as you do so.

At the same time, bend your elbows and shake those hands out.

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Side stretch:Stand with your feet together and yawn your arms overhead.

Grab your left wrist with your right hand and bend your body to the right.

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Keep both feet grounded, tuck your pelvis under, and spiral your chest toward the ceiling.

Repeat this stretch on the opposite side.

Forward fold:Fold over your legs and alternate between straightening one leg while bending the other.

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This will ultimately help you stretch deeper into both hamstrings.

Modified side stretch:Come back to standing with your feet right next to one another.

At the same time, reach your right arm overhead to stretch into the side body.

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Tendu:From standing, bring your heels together and point your toes out to each side.

Keep up these quick movements for eight reps on each side.

Sumo squats:Bring your feet about three feet apart and point your toes straight forward.

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Bend deeply into your knees to come into a squat, then extend your legs and squeeze your glutes.

Keep the movement coming from the hips throughout this workout to open them up.

Come back to center, complete one jumping jack, and turn to your left side to punch left.

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Keep this rhythm up, bouncing in a boxers stance the whole time.

For the rest of the moves, watch the full video.

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