You may not make it to the gym if you have a busy schedule or are constantly on the go. If you travel a lot, you know some of the gyms in the hotel are a hit or miss. Don’t fret. Here is a HIIT workout that will surely help you burn those calories. You can do these at home or in your hotel room to ensure you are hitting your daily exercise goal. Thanks, Apple Watch!
Why a HIIT Workout?
High-Intensity Interval Workout or HIIT is a form of training that incorporates several rounds of intense movements to get the heart rate up to about 80% of your maximum heart rate. The exercises alternate between high-intensity with low-intensity exercises. You don’t need weights with a HIIT workout, as your body weight is sufficient. As you get stronger, you can weights to any HIIT routine for an additional challenge. Another advantage of a HIIT workout is that you don’t need much space.
The Warmup
Before getting into this HIIT workout, let’s start with a quick five-minute warmup to get your heart pumping. Feel free to do any of these in no particular order. Take your time, and don’t rush through these.
- Head rolls: 10 reps on each side
- Arm Circles: 10 reps clockwise & counter-clockwise
- Hip Circles: 10 reps clockwise & counter-clockwise
- High Knees: 20 reps on each leg
- For Jumping Jacks (30 reps)
Now Let’s HIIT It!
For this HIIT workout, you’ll be doing each exercise over four (4) rounds. Rest for two minutes between rounds.
Mountain Climbers: One minute
One-legged Squat: 10-12 reps on each side
Burpees: 10-12 reps
Reverse Crunches: 10-12 reps
Pike Push Up: 10-12 reps
Split Jumps: One Minute
Cool Down
Child’s Pose
Couch Stretch
Calf Stretches
Doorway Stretch
Broom Handle Pass Throughs
Try doing this workout three times a week. Also, make sure to stay hydrated between rounds.
