Looking for ways to get in shape for summer? Try these HIIT workouts

HIIT workouts can burn 25 to 30 percent more calories than resistance training, cycling, and treadmill running, according to researchers.

By: Longjam Dineshwori | | Updated: February 26, 2020 8:01 am

High-intensity interval training, or HIIT, is also known for burning maximum calories in a minimum amount of time.

Winter will leave us soon, but those extra kilos you have put on during the festival season won’t go easily. If you’re looking for the most efficient ways to get in shape before the summer kicks in, try high-intensity interval training. Also Read - Exercise regularly to keep your heart heathy and live longer

High-intensity interval training, or HIIT, is known for burning maximum calories in a minimum amount of time. It can burn 25 to 30 percent more calories than resistance training, cycling, and treadmill running, according to researchers. Also Read - Hate to hit the gym? Simply work out at home

In addition, HIIT helps you build strength, improve heart health, lower blood pressure, and even increase your metabolism and calorie burn post-exercise (also known as EPOC). And the best thing about this workout is that you don’t need any equipment to do it. That means you can easily do it at home. Now, try these HIIT workouts to reap the above benefits and get ready for summer. Also Read - Avoid these exercise mistakes to prevent premature ageing

Burpee Interval Workout

You need to complete the following circuit four times. Take rest for 1 minute after the burpees in each round.

Pullups: As many as possible in 30 seconds

Jumping Jacks: 60 reps

Burpees: 20 reps

Jump Rope Interval Workout

Here also you must complete the following circuit four times. Rest 1 minute after jumping rope in each round.

Mountain Climbers: 45 reps

Pushups: 20-30 reps

Front Plank: 1 min.

Jump Rope: 1 min.

Resistance Band Finisher

Complete the set four times, resting 1 minute after the curls in each round.

Jump Rope for 1 min.

Dips Reps: 12-15 reps

High Knees: 30 reps each knee

Curls with Resistance Bands: 20 reps

Lower-Body Interval Workout

Complete the set four times, resting 1 minute after the calf raises in each round.

Sprint: 30 sec.

Squat Jumps: 45 sec.

Lunges: 20 reps each leg

Calf Raises: 50 reps

Abs Interval Workout

Like all the above workouts, you should complete this set four times. Take rest for 1 minute after the half-burpees in each round.

Crunches: 50 reps

Bicycle Crunches: 1 min.

Situps: 15 reps

Hanging Knee Raises: 15 reps

Oblique Crunches: 20 reps (each side)

Half Burpees: 20 sec.

Published : February 25, 2020 7:58 pm | Updated:February 26, 2020 8:01 am

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