Quick & Effective HIIT Home Workout
Getting in an effective workout from home can seem next to impossible. Once you muster up the motivation, it seems like there are endless distractions; laundry, cooking, cleaning, kids. I have seen this time and time again with both myself and clients so I was determined to find a way to get a killer workout in from home.
The three things I have found that were key for me were, dressing for the part, setting a timer, and keeping the intensity high.
Dress The Part
When you look good, you feel good. The confidence you feel when you are in workout clothes can have a big impact on how hard you work. So, go and change into your favorite workout outfit. Even when you are in the comfort of your own home and no one can see you, it makes a difference. Plus workout clothes these days are so fun! One of my favorites is what you see pictured; the marble leggings, the braided tank, and the runner’s bra! This is my favorite Kiava combo. If you want to check out any of their stuff, code KELLI will save you 10%.
Set A Timer
Next, set a timer! Setting a timer makes all the difference. For this workout, you are going to set the timer for 10 minutes. 10 undistracted minutes. No stopping to switch the laundry or answer that text. This time is for you and your health. Go all out! If you need to slow down, that’s ok but try not to stop until the timer goes off.
Keep The Intensity High
HIIT or high intensity interval training workouts are my favorite! They are quick, because who wants to spend all day working out? They are effective. Doing HIIT increases EPOC (excess post exercise oxegen conxumption). This is the short period after your workout has ended and where your body recovers from all of the oxygen utilized during your workout. To put it simple, it’s that hard and heavy breathing after your workout. Your body is burning a lot of calories during this period even though you have finished working out. I love this feeling. You feel like a boss after you’re done!
In this workout, you are going to do 2 sets of 10-minute circuits, that is a total of 20 minutes. Can you spare 20 minutes in your day? Give this leg circuit a try!
The Workout:
Set your timer for 10 minutes and repeat the exercises and get through as many sets as you can before the timer goes off. Once the timer goes off, go ahead and rest before you repeat. Cater this workout to your fitness level! You can do this without weights if you are just starting out or if you’re a fitness pro, grab the heavyweights. Whatever you choose, just make sure to challenge yourself. Those last few reps should be challenging.
Good luck!
○ 12 Step-Ups or Box jumps
○ 15 Kettlebell Squats
○ 12 Walking Lunges
○ 15 Kettlebell Swings
○ 12 Split Squats
If you enjoyed this, be sure to check out my other workout videos on my Instagram or get my 15 Day Workout Guide.
XO,
TrainerKelli
