Short on time but still want a fantastically effectiveand sweatyroutine?
Welcome to your HIIT workout.
That means youll likely feel a little bit breathlessandbreak a sweat.
Katie Thompson
Using a variety of exercises is key to an effective and enjoyable HIIT workout at home, she says.
Hereswhat to know before HIIT trainingso you’ve got the option to make the most of your workout.
Then theres the convenience factor too.
There are just so many exercises to choose from!
It helps to break them out in terms of categories (see below!)
that can combine to give you a full-body HIIT workout, says Wong.
That way, you wont be doing allupper-body work, for example, unless thats your aim.
More isnt necessarily better, she says.
That means you shouldnt do HIIT for an hour, for example.
Many also arecompound moves, which work multiple muscle groups to really tax your cardiovascular system.
(Of course, there is some overlap between categories!)
A good starting point if youre looking for a HIIT workout for beginners?
Choose 5 exercises total, with the breakdown below, and double up on the cardio-centric moves.
For example:
Then think about how youre going to arrange the moves.
That way you could focus on your form and get used to the movement.
But your workout isntonlyabout those HIIT rounds.
(you might also try this specific5-minute warm-upor this3-move total-body warm-up.)
You should also end with a cool-down of roughly five minutes as well.
you’re able to try thisyoga cool-downto ease you back into your everyday groove.
Ready to get started?
Choose some HIIT exercises from the options below to put together your own HIIT workout at home!
Keeping your core engaged will help you stay in the right position.
Core: Mountain Climber Twist
see to it to keep your core engaged and back flat throughout.
If you have to slow down to maintain form, thats fine.
