What better way to mix up your training than by adding a few HIIT sessions to your regime? HIIT, otherwise known as High Intensity Interval Training, is a type of cardio which is known for getting your heart racing and burning through fat. The best thing? HIIT workouts are so intense that they’re designed to be relatively short, so you won’t have to go for an hour run every day to get to your goal body – unless of course that’s your cup of tea.
RESISTANCE HIIT ROUTINE
You’ll need a slam ball, kettlebell, resistance band, and exercise mat for comfort. Do each exercise for 30 seconds then rest for 30 seconds, repeat x 3 for a 15 minute workout. Exercise 1: Ball slams Exercise 2: Kettlebell swings Exercise 3: Resistance band squats Exercise 4: Kettlebell lunges (alternate legs) Exercise 5: Resistance band push ups
LOWER BODY HIIT ROUTINE
You’ll need an exercise mat for comfort. Do each exercise for 40 seconds then rest for 20 seconds, repeat x 4 for a 20 minute workout. Exercise 1: Jump squats Exercise 2: Donkey kicks (20 seconds per leg) Exercise 3: Jump lunges (alternate legs) Exercise 4: Single leg glute bridges (20 seconds per leg) Exercise 5: Burpees
UPPER BODY HIIT ROUTINE
You’ll need dumbbells and an exercise mat for comfort. Do each exercise for 40 seconds then rest for 20 seconds, repeat x 4 for a 20 minute workout. Exercise 1: Push ups Exercise 2: Tricep dips Exercise 3: Dumbbell shoulder press Exercise 4: Spiderman push ups Exercise 5: Dumbbell chest press
CORE HIIT ROUTINE
You’ll need an exercise mat for comfort Do each exercise for 45 seconds then rest for 15 seconds, repeat x 2 for a 10 minute workout. Exercise 1: Mountain climbers Exercise 2: Sit ups Exercise 3: Reverse crunches Exercise 4: Scissor kicks Exercise 5: Ab bikes Search online for guidance on some of these exercises – and remember to warm up and cool down appropriately!