LIDOfit - 10 minute HIIT

Grab your sweat towel and a timer, and get ready to burn some serious energy!

Today’s workout is a 10 minute HIIT. If you want to go for longer, you can of course keep repeating this circuit. Remember to do a proper warmup and cool down!

Timing

In today’s workout, you will work for 40 seconds and then take 20 seconds of rest before starting the next move. Repeat the circuit twice.

What you will need

This workout is body weight only. Make sure you have a sweat towel, water and a timer nearby.

Each set is

• High knees
  The set up - feet hips width apart, core tight, arms in a runners stance.
  The move - bring your knees to hip hight, as you run on the spot. Power your arms as you go.

• Mountain climbers
  The set up - come into a plank: your shoulders are in line with your wrists, core tight, back flat. Have your feet hips width apart.
  The move - bring your right knee across to your left elbow, then repeat on the other side. Make sure that your bum doesn’t come up too high.

• High to low plank
  The set up - come into a plank: your shoulders are in line with your wrists, core tight, back flat. Have your feet hips width apart.
  The move - come down to your right forearm, then left forearm. Push yourself back up on your right hand, then left hand. Reverse the direction every time.

• Skaters
  The set up - use your mat as a guideline.
  The move - standing at one end of your mat, leap to the other side, lengthwise, landing on one foot. Jump back to the other side, using your arms to propel you.

• Toe Taps
  The set up - stand with your feet hips width apart.
  The move - lift your right foot across your body and tap with your left hand, repeat on the other side, jumping from one foot to the other, and building speed as you go.

Remember that you are going for speed to get your heart rate up!

**DISCLAIMER** Please check with a doctor before starting on a new fitness regime. We accept no liability for any injuries incurred.

Remember to take this slow and not push yourself to a point at which your are no longer comfortable.