- Jumping. Adding different types of jumps to your workout can really crank up your heart rate. Try jumping straight up and landing in a slight squat, jumping forward with both feet in a long jump or jumping up onto a step or platform with both feet at a time.
- One-Legged Jumps. Jumping with both feet can be very challenging, but try it with one leg and you'll experience a whole different kind of challenge. Try hopping across the room, jumping onto a step or just jumping up and down on one leg. Keep the move slow and explosive.
- Power Squats. Another way to add power is by doing slow power squats. Jump up and land in a wide squat as low as you can. In an explosive movement, jump the feet back together.
- Power Lunges. You can do the same thing with lunges (these are tough!). Just lower down into a lunge and jump up, switch legs in the air, and land in a lunge.
For more ideas on how you can add power to your workouts, my article, Hardcore Cardio includes a variety of exercise ideas and workouts. You can also try this Cardio Blast Workout for a tough cardio workout.
