The Bootcamp workout.

I find this workout really good to keep fit and toned, as you can increase the quantity of exercises you do as you get fitter, and your tolerance level rises.
[Funner to do with a friend]

Warm up with 5-10 minutes of light cardio. [Walking/Marching on the spot]

Squat thrust- Stand with feet together. Squat down and place your hands on the floor next to your feet. In an explosive movement, jump feet backwards into a push-up position, jump feet back between hands and stand up. Perform 6 reps, march in place for 8 counts for brief recovery, repeat 6 more times.

Slow Pushups- Begin in pushup position, on knees or toes. Perform 4 pushups, abs in and back straight. On the 5th pushup, lower halfway down and hold for 4 counts. Push back up and repeat the series - 4 regular pushups and 1 halfway--5 or more times.

Walking Lunge- Start at one end of the room and step forward with right leg about 3 or so feet. Bend both knees to 90 degree angles, lowering body into a lunge (keep front knee behind the toe). Bring the left foot forward and step into a lunge. Continue lunging, alternating legs, for 8 reps on each side or until you reach the end of the room.

Jumping Jacks- Do 20 jumping jacks, march in place for 8 counts, then do 20 more. Do more if you can!

Side Lunge with Windmill Arms- Stand with legs wide, arms straight out to the sides and parallel to the floor. Bend the right knee into a side lunge and bring the left arm down towards the foot. Repeat on the other side, lunging from side to side and bringing opposite arm towards foot. The faster you go and the lower you lunge, the harder it is. Repeat for 16 reps on each side.

Ski Jumps- Stand with feet together. Jump to the right several feet, keeping knees bent and landing in a squat. Jump back to the left and continue jumping from side to side (place a book or pillow on the floor to jump over for added challenge) for 16 or more reps.

March In Place- Aren't you tired? Take a minute, catch your breath.

Plank- Get into pushup position on hands and toes, or on elbows and knees. Keep abs contracted and back straight (don't collapse in the middle). Hold this position for as long as you can.

High Jogs- Stand with feet together and hold arms straight out in front of you at mid-torso level. Jog in place, bringing knees high enough that they hit your hands (don't lower hands!). Repeat for 30 or more seconds.

Slow Pushups - Again! Begin in pushup position, on knees or toes. Perform 4 pushups, abs in and back straight. On the 5th pushup, lower halfway down and hold for 4 counts. Push back up and repeat the series - 4 regular pushups and 1 halfway--5 or more times.

Then I usually do around 10-15 situps because I'm only starting out.
I'll increase the number of situps as I build up resistance.

Thanks! I tagged this message so I could find it again later!

This looks like an advanced workout that should only be done by someone who has worked up to it. Squat thrust, Ski Jumps, and some others should be attempted with caution by those with knee or back trouble.

I remember doing them as a kid. I'd probably fall on my rear end now. =)

For me, it has to be both fun and effective; I like workouts like dancing; I also like workouts such as gardening or housecleaning; this way I don't realize I'm actually EXErcising; I know when push comes to shove, however, that strength training is important, so these sound awesome for that. They just don't sound like much fun. I guess doing them with a friend would make them more bearable, right?