HIIT, or high-intensity interval training, has become incredibly popular in recent years as people come to know all of its benefits, such as getting a very effective cardio workout in a fraction of the time it would take to achieve similar results with LISS (low-intensity steady state) cardio.
So if you’re looking for a simple, effective HIIT routine to incorporate into your workout, look no further. This high-impact, high-intensity workout is not for the faint of heart, but it’s sure to get your heart rate up and make you feel like you really got a good workout in. Check it out below.
The Workout
In this HIIT workout, you’ll do every exercise for 20 seconds on, then take 10 seconds off. We recommend marching in place during your low, 10-second “rest” interval.
Repeat the circuit four times for a total of 20 minutes of exercise.
- Jumping jacks
- Jump rope (pretend to be holding a rope if you don’t have one handy)
- Squat jumps
- Mountain climbers
- Burpees
- Alternating reverse lunges
- Heisman
- Alternating forward lunges
- High knees
- Popcorn squats
Remember to always warm up properly before you start your HIIT workout and take some time afterward to cool down, stretch, and let your heart rate lower to a resting zone.
