HIIT from Home Workout
High Intensity Interval Training is a great way to get a lot of work done in a short period time. HIIT allows for endless combinations of exercises with periods of high intensity exercises followed by short periods of rest.
Check out a sample full-body HIIT workout that combines cardio and strength training. To learn how to do the type of exercise, read the full article.
Equipment needed: Light dumbbells (10lbs)
Warm up
- 3 minutes of light rowing on the rower
- 1 minute of body weight air squats
- 10 jumping jacks
Exercise 1
- Rowing: 30 second vigorous rowing
- Pushups 30 seconds
- Beginner: 2-3 rounds, 1 minute 30 second rest
- Advanced: 5-6 rounds, 1 minute rest
Exercise 2
- Squat thrusters:20-30
- Mountain climbers: 30 seconds of controlled motion
- Beginner: 2-3 rounds, 1 minute 30 second rest
- Advanced: 5-6 rounds, 1 minute rest
Exercise 3
- Jumping jacks: 30
- Sprints: 10-20 second sprint
- Beginner: 2-3 rounds, 1 minute 30 second rest
- Advanced: 5-6 rounds, 1 minute rest
If you have an injury or a certain movement is painful, make an appointment to review an alternate exercise. Want to learn more? Email fitness@mckinneytexas.org to schedule an appointment!
Michael Lennox
Certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach at the Apex Centre
Article Reference: Muscle Training
Article Reference: Rowers
For personal training consultations email Apex-Fitness@McKinneyTexas.org.
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