During the monsoons, bad weather, flooding, traffic and visibility are common reasons to not exercise or hit the gym. While most of us don’t have a mini gym set up at home or sometimes find ourselves hard-pressed for time, what do we do?
We’ve got the perfect solution to help you raise your heartbeat, aid fat loss and keep you active! You don’t need any equipment and we’re sure this quick indoor workout will help you sweat and get the burn that you need!
You already know what HIIT is and the benefits it provides. Now is the time to try it out! We have shared 3 levels below, namely Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. Choose the quick indoor workout that best suits you!
1. Beginner
- 20 sec Jumping Jacks
- 20 sec Marching
- 20 sec Spot Jogging
- 20 sec Wide Squat
- 20 sec Jumping Jacks
This is one set. Do 3-4 sets and rest up to 1 minute after each set.
2. Intermediate
- 20 sec Jumping Jacks
- 20 sec Plank
- 20 sec Jumping Jacks
- 20 sec Plank
- 20 sec High knees (spot running with knees at waist height)
- 20 sec Plank
- 20 sec Climbers
- 20 sec Plank
- 20 sec Climbers
This is one set. Do 2-3 sets and rest up to 2 minutes after each set
3. Advanced
- 20 sec Jump Squats
- 20 sec Punching
- 20 sec Jump Squats
- 20 sec Burpees
- 20 sec Plank crunches
- 20 sec Burpees
- 20 sec High knees (spot running with knees at waist height)
- 20 sec Punches
- 20 sec High knees
This is one set. Do 2-3 sets and rest up to 2 minutes after each set.
Here you go! Choose your desired quick indoor workout, take 15 minutes and exercise to make this monsoon healthier and more active.
Always begin a workout routine after consulting your physician or under the supervision of your fitness expert to avoid injuries.
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Whether you’re a newbie or a veteran to the fitness world, working out with a lively group of like-minded people with similar goals can turn any heart-pounding, sweat dripping and running out of breath experience into an enjoyable activity!
You have definitely come across the term HIIT in the past few years. High Intensity Interval Training is an exercise routine which people swear by to get the best results! While there may be a lot of confusion as to what exactly HIIT is and who should do it, we’re here to clear out the confusion!
With the weather being unpredictable, stepping outdoors to get a good workout or a run might be practically impossible, especially if you’re not a fan of running in the rain. Don’t be disappointed! Where there’s a will, there’s a way!
A simple exercise that works fantastically on the core, lower back and Glute muscles Begin with lying in the prone position, with your arms stretched, raise your hands and legs 4-5 inches above the ground, hold for 10-15secs, then come back to the beginner position. Repeat the procedure for 3-5 reps.
A great core exercise concentrating majorly on the oblique muscles. Great way to tone the abs while burning calories. Start with lying in a plank position, then move your right leg front and back as though climbing a mountain, following the same procedure with your left leg. Try to do it as fast as you can for 60 secs. Follow it with 5 reps of 60 secs each.
Start with lying down in a prone position. Place your arms with your palms facing the floor shoulder-width apart. Bend elbows and Upper body to do a Push-up. Repeat the push-ups for 10-12 reps. Do at least 3 sets of 10-12 reps each.
Begin with a standing position, torso upright. Keep your feet hip-width apart. Bend down as if you are sitting on a chair with your arms extended. Do the exercise for 15-20 reps. Repeat it for 3-5sets of 15-20 reps each.
No exercise routine is complete without a crunch. Begin the exercise in a supine position, with your knees bent in a 90-degree angle and feet firmly on the floor. Place your hands behind your head so that the thumbs are behind your ears. Curl the upper body up, to crunch your abdomen. Repeat it for 15-20 reps. Try to do 3 sets of 15-20 reps each.
