20 Minute Gentle Cardio Workout for Seniors, Beginners

This 20 Minute Gentle Workout for Seniors is in a 20-20-20 format with 20 exercise rounds, each 20 seconds each and 20 seconds of rest between rounds! Thank you Julie for the suggestion to make this beginner workout no equipment!  20 second rounds are my mom’s favorite!

This beginner workout at home is 1500 steps more or less depending on your pace. It features two sets of 5 exercises with no jumping each done twice. Want to challenge yourself? Do it as a beginner HIIT workout and ramp up the tempo and intensity during the exercise rounds.

Exercise Set 1

Side Step with Chicken Arms

Step Out / Opposite Arm Pull

Step Out and Knee Up

Step Back with Arm Throw

Step Forward with Arm Pushes Forward and Side

Exercise Set 2

Side Step / Arms Up

Side Step / Arms Low Low High High

Mini Squat /Arms Forward and Overhead

Double Stomp / Press Down Hands

1-2-3 Step and Kick

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