Many of my clients are surprised to know thatHIITcan also serve as apowerful energy booster.
That’s why I’ve put together 10 quick HIIT exercises for all-day energy.
Here are 10 quick HIIT exercises for all-day energy.
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Jump Squats
This list of HIIT exercises for all-day energy kicks off with the jump squat.
Lower your body into a squat position.
Explode upward, jumping as high as you’re free to.
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Land softly, and immediately go into another squat.
Start in a standing position.
Drop into a squat, and place your hands on the ground.
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Kick your feet back into a plank position.
Perform a pushup, then jump your feet back to the squat position.
Explode up into a jump and repeat.
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Begin in a plank position with your hands under your shoulders.
Alternate bringing your knees toward your chest as if you were climbing a mountain.
Keep the pace high to maintain intensity.
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Stand up straight with your arms at your sides.
Begin running in place while bringing your knees as high as possible.
Pump your arms to increase the intensity.
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Complete three sets of 20 seconds.
Step forward with your right foot into a lunge.
Explosively jump, switching your legs in mid-air.
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Land in a lunge with your left foot forward.
Continue to alternate legs with each jump.
Start in a plank position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
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Lower your body to the ground while keeping your core engaged.
Push back up to the starting position.
For an added challenge, perform explosive pushups by pushing off the ground to clap your hands together.
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Complete three sets of 15 reps.
Bicycle Crunches
Bicycle crunches stimulate blood flow and enhance overall circulation.
Lie on your back with your hands behind your head and your knees lifted.
Alternate bringing your right elbow to your left knee while extending your right leg.
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Repeat on the other side.
Begin in a plank position on your elbows.
Jump your feet out and in, mimicking the motion of a jumping jack.
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Keep your core engaged and your body in a straight line.
Stand with your back against a wall and your feet shoulder-width apart.
Slide your back down the wall until your knees are bent at a 90-degree angle.
Hold this position as long as it’s possible for you to, engaging your leg muscles.
Complete three sets of 15 seconds.
Box Jumps
This list of HIIT exercises for all-day energy wraps up with the box jump.
Find a sturdy platform or box.
Stand in front of it with your feet hip-width apart.
Bend your knees, and explode onto the box, landing softly.
Step down, and repeat.
Complete three sets of 15 reps.
