So I love a good workout but more than that I love a good HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) workout!... because of the insane amount of calories you burn.
The short burst of high level intensity sets your metabolism into over drive as oppose to working out at the same moderate pace for your entire workout. Then there's the after-burn, because you push your body to its highest level during the active minutes, this actually makes the body continue to work hard even after the workout is over, which means you burn more calories...yeaaa!
18-Minute Core & HITT Workout
*Push-up Plank + Knee*
Start in push-up position. Next bring opposite knee to opposite elbow. Make sure your back stays straight and keep your abs pulled in...oh and be sure to breathe :)
*Double Squat plus Calf-Raise*
2 Squats- Stand with feet shoulder width apart, then bend your knees and lower as far down as you can (act like you're sitting down in a chair), push back up placing all your weight in your heels. When you come back raise up on your tip toes for the calf-raise.
Slightly bend knees, then kick and extend opposite arm simultaneously.
Squat down, as you raise up extend arm up and opposite leg back until you feel the contraction of your butt muscle-that's how you know you're doing it right ;)
Lay down, place your hands to your side or slightly place them under your hips for support. Raise your legs off the ground , then cross one foot over the other rotating legs.
*Figure Four Leg Raises*
Cross foot over knee, then crunch forward while raising leg at the same time.
This workout is a real killer. To get the most out of this routine set your interval timer for 40-60 seconds active and 10-20 seconds rest. Repeat each move 3 times for a total of 18 minutes.
Have fun, and let me know how you did! Remember the goal is growth, start where you are and then when you're ready give MORE :)
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