Guide To HIIT Workouts At Home

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has become more and more popular over the years. Team Training (T2) here at Xperience Fitness is a comprehensive program that incorporates HIIT to provide the most efficient workout possible. Sometimes, though, you may just want to enjoy the comforts of home and do your workout in private. You don’t have to miss out on HIIT just because you stayed home. Here, we will give you a quick guide to HIIT workouts at home so you can enjoy all of its benefits without having to sign up for a class.

Tips For At-Home HIIT Workouts

Have A Plan

Before starting, type out or write down a list of workouts you want to complete. Remember, HIIT is all about intense workouts in short bursts with short rests in between. For example, if you’re doing upper body workouts, write down a handful of arm, shoulder, and chest exercises. Complete a set of each exercise and take a 10-20 second break between each set. Just make sure that you are giving it your all during each exercise and you are getting your heart rate raised near its max level. Start your workout with the knowledge of what you will be doing.

Mix In Cardio

It’s a good idea to alternate between strength/bodyweight workouts and cardio exercises. Consider switching off between weights and a treadmill. Do 15 reps of arm curls, take a quick breather, then sprint on a treadmill for 45 seconds. Take another quick break and repeat. This type of workout will keep your heart rate elevated consistently and can have a tremendous effect on your aerobic health.

Find Balance

HIIT is most effective when it’s done every day or at least four days a week. Don’t just do the same workouts each day, though. Be sure you are getting a balanced workout between your upper body, lower body, and core, with cardio mixed into all of it.

Be Consistent

Whether you’re doing HIIT at your home gym or in our T2 room, it’s important to do it consistently. A proper HIIT workout should last 40-60 minutes and can burn up to 1,500 calories and continue to burn calories for 48 more hours due to an uptick in your metabolism. Doing just one HIIT workout a week and taking it easy the rest of your days won’t yield the results you may be looking for. Find a time of day that works best for you and dedicate at least a half-hour to HIIT. Combine this with a healthy diet and you will be on the fast track to success!

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