Not all workouts are created equal, and some are definitely more challenging than others. But some of the challenging workouts also produce faster results. This is the case for the high-intensity interval training workout or HIIT, which is one of the hottest and most popular fitness trends today. The HIIT workout can be done in less time, which is helpful for those who are busy with their work and other tasks at home while also still helping us burn a lot of calories.
However, according to entrepreneur, digital content creator, and fitness guide Marie Field-Faith, this workout requires us to be in tip-top condition. We also need to attack the HIIT workout with energy and power in order to reap its benefits. In an episode of Let’s Get Physical on Plus Network, Field-Faith demonstrates an example of a HIIT workout that can be done in short bursts of time that is sure to produce great results. Before doing this workout, you need an open space, towel, and water for hydration, and you need to make sure that you do proper warmups to prepare your muscles for this intense exercise.
Pop Squats
- You will start this workout by standing upright. Then, put your arms to your chest and lower your knees and extend your hands until your fingers can reach the ground. Afterward, go back to your original position and put your arms on your sides and reach down again and repeat this sequence. Do this workout for 20 seconds and rest for 10 seconds before doing the next workout.
Russian Twists
- You will start this workout in a sitting position. You will raise both feet up to your knees, with your feet hanging, and then turn your upper body left and right. Make sure that both your arms are on your chest and that they also turn when you turn your body. Do this workout for 20 seconds and rest for 10 seconds before doing the next workout.
Curtsy Lunges
- You will start this workout by standing upright. Then, put your arms together to your chest and put your right foot behind your left foot as you lunge. Then, do the opposite and put your left foot behind your right foot as you lunge the other way. Make sure your knee goes near the ground as you do each lunge. Do this workout for 20 seconds and rest for 10 seconds before doing the next workout.
Leg Thrusts
- You will start this workout in a sitting position on the ground. Then, raise both feet up to your knees, with your feet hanging. Afterward, you will thrust your legs until they extend as far as you can while lowering your body to the ground. Do this workout for 20 seconds and rest for 10 seconds before doing the next workout.
Oblique Crunches
- Start this workout by standing upright. Then, put both hands behind your head and make sure that your elbows are raised. Afterward, you will lift your right leg toward your left elbow until the knee is close to the elbow. Then, you will do the opposite for your left leg and right elbow. Do this workout for 20 seconds and rest for 10 seconds before doing the next workout.
Bridge Lifts
- You will start this workout by lying down on the mat but keeping your knees up by placing both legs on the ground. Then, using your legs, you will push yourself up so that your stomach and upper body will also rise. Do this workout for 20 seconds and rest for 10 seconds before doing the next workout.
Walkout Planks
- You will start this workout by standing upright. Then, you will crawl on the ground until you get to a planking position. Then, you will hold this position and then use both hands to go back up to a standing position before repeating the sequence. Do this workout for 20 seconds and rest for 10 seconds before doing the next workout.
Leg Abductions
- Start this workout by standing upright. Then, you will lift your right leg to the side and stand using your left leg. Afterward, you will do the opposite and lift your left leg to the side and stand using your right leg. Do this workout for 20 seconds and rest for 10 seconds before doing the next workout.
This HIIT workout is composed of 8 challenging workout routines and will give you 4 minutes of total workout. It may be challenging compared to other workouts, but it also gives faster and better results, and can also be done with your family! So if you want to meet your fitness goals this year but don’t have much time to go to the gym, then a quick, intense, but rewarding HIIT training may be just the workout that you need!
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