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How TikToks 3-2-8 Can Benefit Runners

Designed with a hotel room in mind, this six-move workout will come in handy during your travels.

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Mountain Climber
Mitch Mandel

This cardio burner will also help prevent injury, says Chris Heuisler, global runWestin concierge for Westin Hotels and Resorts. Do 8 reps per move and repeat the circuit for 20 minutes.

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Alternating Crab Reach

cardio moves for runners
Matt Rainey

Sit with palms and feet flat, fingertips pointed back. Drive hips up and reach right arm over head to left side. Return to start; repeat on other side for 1 rep.

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Plank With Knee-Drive

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Matt Rainey

Start in a high plank. Keeping abs engaged tight, explosively drive left knee to right elbow. Return to start; quickly repeat on other side for 1 rep.

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Side Lunge and Balance

cardio moves for runners
Matt Rainey

From standing, step right foot out into a lunge, keeping left leg straight. Drive off right foot to return to start, hovering right foot next to left; hold 1 beat. Do reps; switch legs.

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Lateral Pushup

cardio moves for runners
Matt Rainey

Start in high plank. Move left hand and foot to the left, then bring right hand and foot to meet. Do a pushup. Move right hand and foot to right; follow with left hand and foot. Do a pushup. That’s 1 rep.

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Squat-Cross-Punch

cardio moves for runners
Matt Rainey

Squat low with back flat, chest raised. As you rise up, rotate hips to the left and punch with right fist. Rotate back to center; repeat on other side for 1 rep.

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Skaters

cardio moves for runners
Matt Rainey

From standing, push off right foot to jump a couple feet to the left. Land on left foot and let right foot swing behind you, speed-skater style. Quickly repeat on other side for 1 rep.

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Lisa Haney is a freelance writer specializing in health. In addition to Dr. Oz The Good Life, her work has appeared in publications such as O: The Oprah Magazine, Redbook, Runner’s World, and Women’s Health. She likes to run and binge on podcasts, usually at the same time.
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