Intermediate 40-Minute Moderate Intensity HIIT Workout
Warm-Up (5 Minutes)
- Jog in Place: 1 minute
- Arm Circles: 1 minute
- High Knees: 1 minute
- Leg Swings: 1 minute
- Jumping Jacks: 1 minute
Workout Circuit (30 Minutes)
Perform each exercise for 45 seconds followed by 15 seconds of rest. Repeat the circuit three times.
- Squat Jumps
- Start standing with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Lower into a squat, then explode upward into a jump.
- Land softly back into the squat position.
- Push-Up Variations
- Start in a plank position.
- Perform a standard push-up or choose a variation (e.g., knee push-ups).
- Keep the core tight and the back straight.
- Mountain Climbers
- Begin in a plank position with wrists under shoulders.
- Alternately drive knees towards the chest quickly.
- Maintain a steady pace and strong core.
- Plank Jacks
- Start in plank position with feet together.
- Jump feet out to the sides and back together, like jumping jacks.
- Keep hips level and core engaged.
- Bicycle Crunches
- Lie back with hands behind the head and legs lifted.
- Bring right elbow toward left knee, straightening the right leg.
- Switch sides in a pedaling motion.
- Burpees
- From standing, squat down and place hands on the floor.
- Jump feet back into a plank, perform a push-up, then jump feet forward.
- Explode up into a jump and repeat.
Cool Down (5 Minutes)
- Child’s Pose: 1 minute
- Standing Forward Bend: 1 minute
- Cat-Cow Stretch: 1 minute
- Seated Hamstring Stretch: 1 minute each side