For the last few weeks we have been busy re-educating our bodies.
We now know the ideal way to hold our posture.
We understand the real meaning and importance of core strength.
We have experienced the feel good effect that comes from exercising.
So what's next?
Resistance Training
By this I don't mean sets and sets of pumping iron. It can be achieved through bodyweight training - NO EQUIPMENT REQUIRED!. You may have heard of "Metafit" or "Insanity". All of these types of classes are based on HIIT workouts - High Intensity Interval Training. These workouts give you maximum results in minimum time. They will improve your muscle tone, elevate your heart rate, boost your metabolism and burn fat, even after the session has finished!
HIIT workouts typically consist of 8-10 rounds of exercises performed at a high intensity for a short period of time i.e 45 seconds work to 15 seconds of rest.
They are very straight forward to make up. Firstly decided if you want to concentrate on a certain area (abs or legs for example) or do a whole body workout. Then just select whatever exercises suit your goal - so lots of leg based exercises if you want to work on that area etc.
Below I have given you an example whole body HIIT workout that I use with my clients.
Give it a try and see the results! And remember:
Ensure that you do a 5-10 minute warm up prior to starting the main workout and then cool down and stretch afterwards.
Round 1 45 sec work/15 sec rest
Squats
Press
ups
High
knees
Tricep
dips
Burpees
Plank
row
Tuck
jumps
Russian
twist
Wall sit
Round 2 30 sec work/10 sec rest
Squats
Press ups
High knees
Tricep dips
Burpees
Plank row
Tuck jumps
Russian twist
Wall sit
fitness levels. High and low impact options are provided to ensure your workout is safe and effective, yet challenging at the same time.
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