Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts.

Before youve even had time to experience mountain climber-induced boredness, youre onto the next sweat-inspiring move.

And thats a huge win for your health, considering the fact that tiny workouts come with huge benefits.

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Meaning, the faster you move, the more time you have to rest, says Wilking.

Repeat that 10 times and you have a cardio snack you’re free to do anytime, anywhere.

A 10-minute cardio ladder workout, coming right up

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Keeping your body in a straight line, slowly lower yourself halfway down to the ground.

Use your core to return back to plank pose.

Repeat this move once more in this set.

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Hop back into a plank pose.

Repeat this move three more times.

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Lateral hops:Stand up and separate your feet so that theyre about a foot apart.

Repeat this move a total of six times (three reps on each side).

Drop squats:Stand up once more so that youre standing with your feet about a foot apart.

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Tap your left hand between your feet so that youre sitting back into a squat, then leap up.

Bring your left hand to meet your right and jump your feet together.

Pop back into the squat position, this time bringing your right hand down between your feet.

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Repeat a total of eight reps (four on each side).

Mountain climbers:Come back into plank position.

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