HIIT Workouts are all the rage from everyone at the local gyms to professional athletes. Today’s HIIT Workout LEG BLASTER focuses on strengthening and toning your legs.
Kohl’s wants to show all of us the many ways living a healthy life can feel good, look good and be easy and fun. I am here to spread the word and get you moving toward a healthier you. #MakeYourMove by trying out my HIIT workout and getting those legs strong and sexy for the swimsuit season. Cause it is all about making your move to a more fit and healthy you
What is HIIT Workout?
HIIT stands for High-Intensity Interval Training. HIIT workouts involve alternating between high-intensity intervals, with low-intensity exercises or complete rest periods. This type of workout is beneficial because you get more results in a shorter amount of time than other types of workouts. The HIIT Workout Leg Blaster will strengthen, lengthen and help you with mobility.
HIIT is an All-Over Body Workout
These exercises increase your metabolism meaning you burn more calories, lose more fat, and improve your cardiovascular fitness level in a short period. HIIT trains and conditions both your anaerobic and aerobic energy systems ensuring an all-over body workout both cardiovascular and muscular.
To get the benefits HIIT, you need to push yourself past the upper end of your aerobic zone and allow your body to replenish your anaerobic energy system during the recovery intervals. That means you work hard (harder than you want), but it is for a short burst of time. You get a few minutes to recover, letting your heart rate drop a bit, and then you repeat. Remember your intervals involve maximum effort, not simply a higher heart rate.
Have a Base Fitness Level Before Starting a HIIT Program
Before starting any HIIT program, you should be able to exercise for at least 20-30 minutes at 70-85% of your estimated maximum heart rate, without exhausting yourself or having problems. Because HIIT is physically demanding, it’s important to gradually build up your training program so that you don’t overdo it.
I offer a few variations of certain exercises based on where you are in your fitness level. If you are new to this, and you need more than 2 minutes of rest in between sets, by all means, take more, but don’t wait too long (no more than 4 minutes) because the working sets will be harder on you the lower you let your heart rate drop.
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You need a strong core to help you throughout your daily life and with your other workouts.
A strong core helps with balance which is essential to proper form and gaining strength.
Anti-Aging Benefits Strengthening Core
HIIT Workout {LEG BLASTER}
- 10 burpee
- 20 air squat
- 10 plank jump ins
- 20 alternating lunges {10 each leg}
- 10 side lunges {left leg}
- 10 burpee
- 20 air squats
- 10 plank jump ins
- 20 alternating lunges {10 each leg}
- 10 side lunges {right leg}
- 10 burpees
- 20 air squats
- 10 plank jump ins
- 20 altenating lunges {10 each leg}
- 20 side lunges {10 each leg}
Rest 2 minutes
Level 1 – 3 sets
Level 2- 5 sets
Level 3- 7 sets
Remember to breathe and focus on your form.
Make sure your back is straight, chest lifted, core engaged and you are trying to keep a steady pace throughout the workout. Take it slow if needed or increase the intensity as desired. You can also add weights or resistance bands as you progress through the program.
Have fun and enjoy the movement. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Let’s work together to make your move toward a healthier you!
Good luck on your journey and I look forward to seeing more of your progress! Make sure to take lots of pictures or videos along the way so you can track your progress. Have a great workout!
Stay safe, stay healthy and keep up the hard work!
Happy training! I am here to cheer you on every step of the way! Best of luck on your journey to becoming a healthier version of yourself! Good luck!
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I’m excited to give this a go with a group of friends. What does a typical week look like following this workout?
This looks like a great workout and definitely one that I could take on the road with me this holiday season!
So many burpees!! This looks like an awesome way to break a sweat and make my legs feel weak and tired. 🙂 Love it!
I know burpees…urghhh, but they do the job!