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Theres no better feeling than that breathless, sweaty post-exercise glow.

when a workout feels super tough.

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What is the 5-move bodyweight workout?

For this routine, Ive tapped into good-oldcalisthenics-inspired bodyweight training, which means no weights.

Instead, we utilize five moves that re-tune your body to more animalistic and primal motion.

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Dont worry if youre new to this throw in of training because its a beginner-friendly routine.

Start with the sprawls, work for a 60-second effort, then take 10 seconds to rest.

Move to the next exercise, and so on.

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Gorilla sprawls

Gorilla sprawls arelikea burpee, but not quite.

From here, you could simply place your hands back down and jump back into a plank position.

Hereshow to do sprawls, and you’re able to follow the video above.

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The hopping action requires core stability and works your shoulders, arms, chest, hips and legs.

Speed bear crawls

Ramp up your cardiovascular output by adding speed to the already challenging bear crawl.

From here, alternate arms and legs as you speedily make your way up and down your space.

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Hereshow to do bear crawlsstep-by-step.

Speed skaters

It doesnt quite hit the animal-inspired brief, but its challenging nonetheless.

It also requires speed, balance and coordination.

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Try them traveling forward if youre feeling brave.

Hereshow to do skater lungesstep-by-step.

Shuttle runs

Finally, test your speed, agility and cardiovascular endurance with a shuttle run.

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it’s possible for you to use cones or mark distances using any equipment or landmarks you like.

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