You might remember the deck of cards workout I posted last summer. It was long and tough, and I think we all had a love-hate relationship with it (ok maybe mostly hate lol). I’ve gotten lots of requests for another one, so today I’m sharing a new deck of cards workout video.
This is a total-body workout, but legs and core will especially get a burn. My abs and legs were feeling it the next day after shooting the video! It’s a long one (took me about 50 minutes to complete). If you’re newer to working out or short on time, I’ll let you know when you hit the halfway point in the video and you can opt to stop there.
Deck of Cards Workout Video (50 Mins)
EQUIPMENT I USED:
- Medium dumbbell – I’m using a 10-lb weight. If you don’t have access to a weight, all the exercises can be done with just bodyweight.
In a deck of cards workout, each suit corresponds to a different exercise. The number on the cards tells you how many reps to do. For today’s workout:
- ACES = 1 rep
- FACE CARDS = 10 reps
- JOKER = Finisher at the end of the workout. You’ll do three reps of each exercise, finishing the final rep with a 30-second hold.
If you’re following along with the video, you have a couple options. Because you complete the exercises at your own pace, you may be moving faster or slower than me through the deck. You can pause/fast-forward the video as needed. If you’re going faster than me, you could also use the extra time as recovery while I finish the reps. If you’re going slower than me, you can forgo rep numbers and just do as many reps as you can in the time it takes me to complete them.
As with all workouts, make sure you’re properly warmed up beforehand. Always listen to your body, modifying or stopping as needed.
Workout Breakdown
See 2:33 in the above video for a preview of all the exercises and how to modify them.
- DIAMONDS = Squat Jump with Press at Bottom
- HEARTS = Lunge Hop to Deadlift Hinge – complete the rep number on *each* leg.
- SPADES = Full-Body Crunch
- CLUBS = Bear Plank to Donkey Kick
If you’re looking for additional longer workouts, my Circuit + Tabata class pack is always available for purchase! You get five 45-minute long total body workouts that are challenging, but scalable for all levels. Speaking of the class pack, last week’s giveaway winner will be notified via email later today!
xo Nicole
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