6 Plyometric Exercises for a No-Running Cardio Workout + MORE

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6 Plyometric Exercises for a No-Running Cardio Workout

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6 Plyometric Exercises for a No-Running Cardio Workout

This article originally appeared on Life by Daily Burn.

The answer to your boring relationship with cardio: plyometric exercises. The lovechild of speed and strength, these explosive movements allow you to create max force in a short amount of time. So you not only get fit in a flash, but you also crush mega calories — without doing super repetitive movements like running or spinning.

While moves like box jumps fit the bill, you can get extra creative with plyos, too. Enter: Daily Burn’s new Power Cardio program, which features lots of plyo combinations for a killer cardio workout you can do in 30 minutes or less — all while targeting your entire body.

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“You’re training the fast-twitch muscle fibers,” explains CeCe Marizu, one of the lead Power Cardio trainers. “This gets your heart rate up and works different muscles groups at once, too.”

Sounds like a one-stop shop for training, right? Well, your fitness is about to reach new heights. We pulled six creative, high-energy plyometric exercises, all from the Power Cardio program. We have a feeling you’ll fall (er, jump) for this cardio workout.

RELATED: Blast Calories, Build Muscle with Daily Burn’s Power Cardio

6 Plyometric Exercises from Daily Burn’s Power Cardio Workout

Perform each plyometric move below for 30 seconds, taking a 30 second break (or less!) between each to really raise your heart rate. Do as many rounds as possible. Though most of these moves call for a box or med ball, you can easily use only your bodyweight for each of them. Keep in mind that solid form is key, says Marizu. So start out slow (and without equipment) until you get the movements down, then crank your speed up.

1. Squat Jump Tap

Heat things up right out of the gate. Your inner thighs bring your legs together at the top of the movement, as you mimic a basketball shot to get your arms involved.

How to: Start standing with feet hip-width apart, holding a med ball with both hands (a). Push your hips back and drop your butt down into a squat, as you touch the floor with the med ball (b). Explode off your feet to jump straight up, pushing the ball up toward the ceiling. At the top, tap your feet together (c). Land softly back on your heels, feet hip-width apart and knees bent (d). Then repeat. Keep your head and eyes up the entire time.

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2. Cross Mountain Climber Mini Thruster

A creative combination exercise that works your entire body, from shoulders to abs to legs. Feel free to skip the box and do this on the floor, just remember: the faster you go (with good form!) the more calories you torch.

How to: Start in a high plank position with both hands on the box and toes on the floor (a). Drive your left knee up toward your right elbow, then quickly return it to plank position (b)…

The Best Foundation for Summer Skin

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This article originally appeared on RealSimple.com. 

We all know the struggle of wearing foundation on a hot, sticky summer day is so real. You want to even out your skin tone and cover problem spots (think: zits or dark circles), but the thought of swiping on thick foundation that most likely will clog your pores, make you look like an oil slick before noon, or even melt off the second you walk out the door is beyond annoying. After swiping on dozens of the latest formulas on the market, we found a new stick that solves all of your traditional foundation troubles.

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Meet Tarte’s latest addition to their vegan, hypoallergenic makeup family Clay Stick Foundation ($39; tarte.com). Available in 12 shades (from fair beige to rich honey), this powder-to-liquid stick formula melts into skin like butter and is housed in a sleek tube that takes up little space in your makeup bag and can easily be applied on-the-go. Swipe it on and blend with your fingertips for medium coverage or layer it with a sponge or brush for full coverage. Another bonus: It doubles as a budge-proof concealer. And unlike many full coverage foundations that look heavy or mask-like, this offers a natural finish—like your skin but better.

RELATED: This 3-in-1 Foundation Will Leave You With a Healthy Glow—Literally

So, sure, it sounds like a dream to wear, but we were curious about its skincare benefits because while we wear makeup to look good instantly, we also want it to do something good for our skin. Good news: For those who are oil-prone, the stick contains micro-encapsulated powders that—get this—burst on your skin when your body temperature goes up to keep you from looking shiny. It’s also packed with Amazonian clay that hydrates any dry spots while mattifying oily zones (bridge of the nose, we’re looking at you). It’s also got good-for-your-skin treats, including brightening vitamin C and antioxidant powerhouse vitamin E (and equally important, it doesn’t have any nasties like talc, parabens, sulfates, or gluten).

Selma Blair Defends Her Overgrown Gray Roots

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This article originally appeared on People.com. 

Selma Blair will not be shamed for her gray hair. The star was snapped by paparazzi in-between root touch-ups, and when the photos were called out online, she confronted the issue like a total pro.

After a recent article highlighted the star’s silver roots, she was quick to respond with a post on Instagram. The star shared the photo of her overgrown roots, writing, “Happy Monday. Things to do: turn off Google alert. Stop eating four cupcakes a day. Ask The Daily Mail if they could possibly start using filters. Wear exquisite hats!”

RELATED: How to Conceal Your Acne, Dark Spots, Gray Hairs, and More

Blair added that she’d actually like to embrace her grays one day, and also shaded the photographer who made it a point to call her out. “I think I have a fantasy I will grow my hair gloriously grey,” the star said. “But it doesn’t seem a real option. Thanks to this thoughtful paparazzi dude who has given me such a warm and fuzzy feeling.”

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