Coming up to the silly season, our time poor society becomes even more time poor, which is hard to believe really but it's true. The first thing that is set to be pushed aside is exercise, because let's face it, it isn't as fun as a champagne breakfast or Christmas drinks after work!
So, to make it easy for you this silly season, here is one of my favourite HIIT workouts that can be done in the lounge room, staff room, conference room or anywhere that you can find a piece of floor. It's simple and easy, but most of all IT'S EFFECTIVE and FAST!
IF YOU HAVE:
- 5 minutes, do 1 set
- 10 minutes, do 2 sets
- 15 minutes, do 3 sets
1. BURPEES - 45 seconds
First Movement:
- Legs together
- Bend legs till you can touch the floor.
Second Movement:
- With hands on the floor, kick feet out (backwards) into push up position.
Third Movement:
- Spring back up into standing position.
15 Seconds rest
2. DYNAMIC PLANKS - 45 seconds
- Suck stomach in
- Keep shoulders, hips and ankles at the same height.
- Then, extend 1 arm straight.
- Then the other arm.
- Drop back down into 'plank' position.
15 Seconds rest
3. JUMP LUNGES - 45 seconds
First Movement:
- Drop your back knee straight down to the floor
- Back straight
Second Movement:
- Jump in the air (switching legs in the air)
Third Movement:
- Perform a lunge on the opposite leg.
15 Seconds rest
4. DIPS - 45 seconds
- 1 x chair
- 1 x sofa
- Hands at hip width
- Drop body down till elbows are at 90 degrees on the seat/bench
- Keep back straight throughout the movement
15 Seconds rest
5. SIT UPS - 45 seconds
- Bend legs till your heels are close to your bum.
- Place both hands on your legs
- SLIDE our hands up your legs until your fingers are above your knee caps.
15 Seconds rest
