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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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!!
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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