High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

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HIIT workouts have gained popularity over the past few months.

Hilda Delgado, Staff Writer
Mar 13, 2015

A new form of fitness called High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has recently gained much popularity, proving to be more effective than your traditional endurance training method. HIIT is an enhanced form of interval training, a strategy that alternates periods of short intensity exercises. Its time efficiency allows for the same results as spending an hour at the gym.

“In soccer we do a lot of short-distance sprinting. I think that implementing HIIT workouts will help us improve and save a lot of time,” freshman Kayla Ferra said.

These HIIT exercises can span from 5-20 minutes, and can be done in the comfort of your own home.

Mountain Climbers
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Mountain Climbers

Workout #1: Beginner

Do each exercise for 30 seconds and rest for 90 seconds in between. Repeat 6-8 times.

  • Mountain Climbers
  • High Knees
  • Push ups
  • Butt Kicks

Workout #2: Intermediate

This exercise should take 40 seconds, resting for 60 seconds in between. Repeat 8-10 times.

Push ups
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Push ups
  • Jumping Jacks (add ankle weights to intensify the workout)
  • Squat (kick your legs as you are coming back up)
  • Squat (touch the floor)
  • Push ups

 

Workout #3: Advanced

Do each exercise for 40 seconds and rest for 30 seconds in between. Repeat 10-12 times.

High Knees
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High Knees
  • Heel kicks
  • Jumping jacks
  • Squat and kick
  • Burners
  • High Knees

 

 

 

 

These mini workout routines will burn fat in a short period of time. Make sure to drink plenty of water and complement these workouts with a healthy, protein-packed meal.