Treadmill Free Zone

10 cardio exercises that don’t require a cardio machine

Cardio can be a chore at times, plugging away on a treadmill for hours on end just to ramp up the sweat and calorie burn. Here’s 10 bodyweight and free-weight alternatives to push your cardio fitness without the laboriousness of cardio machines.

1. Dumbbell Ski Swings
2. Sprint Mountain Climbers
3. Box Squat Jumps
4. Single Leg Walk Outs
5. Farmers Walks
6. Bulgarian Plyo Squats
7. Plank Toe Taps
8. Speed Burpees
9. Plate Walk Push Ups
10. Turkish Get Ups