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The Best At-Home Work Out

Who said you needed equipment to get a good workout? Try this 20-minute High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) circuit the next time you don’t have enough time to hit the gym. It’s a great way to burn tons of calories in a tiny amount of time. Make sure you’re keeping good form while moving as quickly as you can!

Full Body HIIT Circuit

1) 20 bicycle crunches:

Lie on your back with your legs straight and your hands to the sides of your head. Raise your head and shoulders, bringing one knee towards your chest and the opposite elbow to this knee, twisting your torso. Lower your upper body and leg to the floor and repeat to the opposite side, using your other leg. Alternate sides with each rep.

2) 20 single leg deadlifts (10 on each side):

Stand on one foot with your arms by your sides. Reach one hand towards the floor, lifting your raised leg straight up behind and keeping your standing leg straight. Return back to the upright position. Complete all reps on one side before switching to the other side.

3) 15 pushups:

Support your body on your toes and hands with your elbows bent and your chest nearly touching the floor. Push up to a straight arm position. Lower your body back to the start position and repeat. Keep your back flat and your hips in line with your shoulders throughout.

4) 15 burpees:

Start on the top of a push-up position. Jump your feet in, bringing your knees to your chest while keeping your hands on the floor. Come to an upright position and jump into the air, raising your arms overhead.Return to the mid position and then jump your feet back out to a straight position.

5) 20 squat jumps:

Stand upright with your arms straight by your sides. Bend at the hips and knees into a semi-squat position, leaning your torso slightly forward. Push off your feet jump straight up. Land in semi-squat to absorb and repeat the jump.

6) 40 mountain climbers (20 on each side):

Stand upright with your arms straight by your sides. Bend at the hips and knees into a semi-squat position, leaning your torso slightly forward. Push off your feet jump straight up. Land in semi-squat to absorb and repeat the jump.

**Repeat the entire circuit 3 times through.

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