It’s finally upon us! That time of the year when we celebrate all things frightening, don spooky costumes and eat way too many sweet treats. But don’t fret! We have 5 fangtastic exercises, creating a HIIT workout that’s sure to get you in the Halloween spirit. Why not give these a ghoul…?  Halloween HIIT Workout Do each exercise for 40 seconds, then rest for 20 seconds. Repeat 3 times for a 15 minute workout.
#1. DEAD-Lifts
For this exercise you’ll need a barbell and weight plate set. Don’t let the name intimidate you! Approach the bar with your feet hip-width apart. Keeping your spine straight, bend at your knees to grasp the bar. Then, when ready, stand up with the weight and lock your hips and knees. Return the weight to the floor by moving your hips back, and bending your legs once it is past your knees. That’s your first rep!
#2. Spider Crawls
You’ll need an exercise mat for comfort. Start on the floor in a straight prone position. Lift your body, supporting yourself on your hands and toes, with your arms bent at 90 degrees. Raise one foot off the ground, externally rotate it and bring it towards your elbow. Return to the start position and repeat on the other side!
#3. “Stiff as a Board” Plank
You’ll need an exercise mat for comfort. Planking is an effective exercise to strengthen your core muscles, as well as the shoulders, arms and glutes. Place your forearms on the floor with your elbows aligned with your shoulders. Hold your body on your toes and forearms with your back and legs as straight as possible. Maintain this position for the required time, then relax!
#4. Body SAW
You’ll need an exercise mat for comfort. Get back in to the planking position as before, but with a towel underneath your feet. Use your forearms to pull your body forwards and backwards, whilst keeping your back and legs straight. The towel will allow your feet to slide as well. The further your range of movement, the harder you hit your core!
#5.  Lunge CHOPS
You’ll need an exercise mat for comfort. Stand up straight with your arms directly above your head. Step forward with one leg, lowering your hips until both of your knees are bent at a 90-degree angle. Then, bring your arms down to one side in a “chopping” action. Return to the start position and repeat.   There you have it! 5 terrifyingly effective exercises that are sure to scare the extra pounds away this Halloween. If you’re after even more inspirational exercises, give these HIIT workouts a try!