How to Get a Workout From Playing Cards

Difficulty:
Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• One full deck of playing cards
• Enough space to lie down

Step1

Assign an exercise to each suit. For example, Diamonds=push-ups, Spades=squats, Clubs=crunches, Hearts=jumping jacks.

Step2

Discard all cards numbered two through five (too easy!). The numbers on the remaining cards determine the number of repetitions you perform for each exercise. Face cards can equal 15 reps, while an ace gives you a 30-second rest.

Step3

Shuffle the cards, draw one and perform the exercise indicated. For example, if you draw the eight of hearts, perform eight jumping jacks. Take a breath.

Step4

Draw another card. Continue drawing cards until you complete at least three sets of each exercise.