Say Hi To HIIT: 5 Circuits To Extreme Fitness

HIIT, also called the sprint interval training is a type of interval training that is done with short periods of anaerobic exercises with short intervals of rest between the exercises. HIIT mainly targets the cardio-vascular tissues and adopting this strategy inevitably results in fat loss.

 

Here are 5 HIIT circuits that help in incinerating your fat and increase your fitness and strength:

 

#1  The starter`s Guide Workout:

 

`Every champion was once a starter who refused to give up.`

  •         30 seconds sprint then 40 seconds brisk walk. Repeat 10 times.

Note: The rest period between the sets is 15 seconds.

side view of a couple walking on the beach

side view of a couple walking on the beach

#2  The Anytime, Anywhere workout:

`Look in the mirror. Now that’s your competition.`

  •         40 Squat Jumps
  •         20 Push Ups
  •         30 Jumping Jacks
  •         10 Triceps Dips
  •         10 Burpees
  •         30 Seconds Front Plank

Note: The rest period between the sets is 30-45 seconds. Repeat the workout 3-5 times.

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#3  The Dumbbell Blaster workout:

 

`Excuses don’t burn calories.’

  •         Dumbbell Squat to Press
  •         Dumbbell Single-Leg RDL to Row
  •         Burpees
  •         Lateral Bound
  •         Dumbbell Overhead Sit-Up

Note: Repeat the circuit for 5 times with a rest period of 30 seconds. Each exercise has to have 12-15 reps.

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#4  The Warrior`s Way workout:

 

`What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger.`

 

  •         Battle ropes (30 seconds)

 

  •         Wide-grip pull-ups (12 reps)

 

  •         Bar dips (12 reps)

 

  •         Close-grip push-ups (20 reps)

 

  •         Alternating bodyweight lunges (12 reps)

 

  •         Standing barbell press (12 reps)

 

  •         Bicycle crunch (15 reps)

 

Note: repeat the workout 3-5 times with a rest period of 45 seconds to 1 minute rest period.

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#5  The Ultimate Torcher workout:

 

`If you still look cute at the end of your workout, then you didn`t train hard enough.`

 

  •         400 meter sprint

 

  •         100 chin-ups

 

  •         100 burpees with full pushups

 

  •         400 meter sprint

 

Note: Good luck with your survival!!

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HIIT workouts usually last only 30-45 minutes. Spending this time on your body, not just develops you physically, but also mentally. Adopt any of these circuits and get fitter, stronger and have a healthy lifestyle. In case you feel like quitting, remember the reason you started doing this.  


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