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Deck of Cards Workout Circuit

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RM Fitness Expert & Certified Personal Trainer, Anita Terlizzi, shares one of her favorite 10-minute exercise circuits that you can do at home using only a deck of cards.

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Looking for more exercises to incorporate into your routine? Find additional workouts from Anita Terlizzi, RM Fitness Expert & Certified Personal Trainer.

Known as the “Quarantine 15,” many people have experienced weight gain as a result of decreased activity levels and increased snacking during the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, RM Fitness Expert & Certified Personal Trainer, Anita Terlizzi, shared one of her favorite 10-minute exercise circuits that you can do at home.

Deck of Cards Circuit

Grab a deck of cards, remove the face cards, and place the remainder of the deck upside-down. When you flip each card over, you will see a number and a symbol: heart, spade, diamond or club. The number on the card will represent the amount of repetitions that you will complete, while the symbol will indicate which movement you do.

Set a timer for 10 minutes and follow the key below for a quick, easy home workout circuit. Allow yourself :30 seconds of rest between movements.

*Patients on the RM3® weight loss program should limit their workout regimen to 30 minutes per day. Always consult with your medical provider before beginning a new fitness routine.

For more fitness ideas from Anita Terlizzi, download her FREE 5 Days of At-Home Workouts eBook.

Anita Terlizzi is Red Mountain’s official Fitness Expert. Her background in health and wellness is as a personal trainer. Anita’s expertise is in strength training, muscle development, speed and agility, and strength and balance. She has trained people from ages 8-98 with a variety of goals. Furthermore, she has been featured on Sonoran Living, Arizona Midday, Scottsdale Health Magazine, and more.

JEFF HANRAHAN ​​​​

Anita Terlizzi is Red Mountain’s official Fitness Expert. Her background in health and wellness is as a personal trainer. Anita’s expertise is in strength training, muscle development, speed and agility, and strength and balance. She has trained people from ages 8-98 with a variety of goals. Furthermore, she has been featured on Sonoran Living, Arizona Midday, Scottsdale Health Magazine, and more.

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