High Intensity Simple Home Exercises

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a fantastic way to burn calories and get a great workout in a short amount of time. And the best part? You don’t need any fancy equipment to do it! Here are a few simple HIIT exercises you can do at home:

  • Jumping jacks: 30 seconds
  • High knees: 30 seconds
  • Butt kicks: 30 seconds
  • Arm circles: 30 seconds forward, 30 seconds backward:
  1. Burpees: A classic HIIT exercise that works your entire body. Squat down, jump your legs back into a plank, do a push-up, jump your legs back in, and stand up.
  2. Mountain climbers: Start in a plank position and alternate bringing each knee towards your chest.
  3. Squat jumps: Squat down, then jump explosively as you stand up.
  4. High knees with punches: Run in place with high knees and alternate throwing punches with each arm.
  5. Resting plank: Hold a plank for 30 seconds.

Tips:

  • Focus on your form and engage your core throughout each exercise.
  • Breathe deeply and evenly throughout the workout.
  • Modify the exercises as needed to make them easier or harder.
  • Drink plenty of water before, during, and after your workout.

Here are some other HIIT exercises you can add to your routine:

  • Lunges
  • Push-ups (modified if needed)
  • Crunches
  • Russian twists
  • Jumping rope

Have fun and get sweating

Summary

This is just a sample at home HIIT workout, and there are endless variations you can try. Find what works best for you and keep challenging yourself!

Most folks also recommend stretches at the end: Hold each stretch for 30 seconds.

You don’t always have time to go to the gym, so work out at home.

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