10-Minute HIIT Workout

Time. It flies, it’s of the essence and most people don’t have enough of it. In fact, lack of time would have to be the most common excuse I hear for not exercising. And although I totally understand the sentiment. the reality is that we can all find time for a little exercise.

For instance: Thursday morning I wanted to fit in a run but I had lunch plans and a game of netball in the evening. So, the solution? I got up in the 4s to squeeze in 10km before my Lou-walking.

Don’t start fretting though, I don’t expect the same kind of stupidity from you. I guess I just want to illustrate that a) I’m super hard-core (or that’s what my mum says, anyway) and b) where there’s a will, there’s a way. And I’ve got a much more pleasant way for you , that doesn’t involve waking up at 4am

10-Minute Bodyweight HIIT
[50 seconds on – 10 seconds rest]
Intensity: HIGH

High knees
Push ups
Squat jumps
Mountain climbers
Chest-to-ground burpees

REPEAT

To remind you of each of the exercises:

I reckon that pretty much everyone can spare 10 minutes, even if it’s in front of the TV. Work hard and this is enough to really fire up your metabolism and start burning some calories – and – one of the most awesome things about HIIT – you’ll continue to burn them long after your session.

So there you go. 10 minutes. See if you can find it today.

Happy Friday!