Are you a beginner at workouts and looking for moves that can help your whole body, without investing in costly equipment or needing a big space? Mountain climbers, a move that raises your heartbeat gently with a solid impact on your arms, core and legs, can be a good pick for you. Not only does it have many variations that can help you graduate from beginner to intermediate workouts over time, it is also quite apartment-friendly. All you need is a little floor space that accommodates you, and you're good to go! Here's how to do the beginner version:

How to do it
1. Position yourself on the floor in a high plank - body should be in a straight line and hands should be under shoulders.
2. Bring one knee towards your chest, slowly.
3. Return it to the starting position and do the same with the next leg.
4. Go at a controlled, slow pace.
5. Try to do two sets of 10 reps
6. If you are comfortable with the count, challenge yourself with more reps and sets. 

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Body areas it targets
1) It mainly targets core
2) Being a cardio move, it works the heart too
3) Arms
4) Legs
5) Shoulders
Beginner-friendly variations
1) Cross-body mountain climbers
2) Fast mountain climbers

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