No exercise? No problem: Winter workouts to heat up your metabolism and break your fitness goals | Life
No exercise? No problem! Your living room is the ultimate workout space. You can try this quick method to get your heart rate up. (Antonio Diaz/Getty Images)
- The country’s cold temperatures do not encourage people to get up and be active.
- However, several people believe that winter is the best time to work toward summer fitness goals.
- Experts recommend HIIT because it keeps your metabolism working hard long after you’ve worked out, helping you burn more calories throughout the day.
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Winter brings the temptation to stay inside and hide from the cold temperatures outside. With summer just a short hop away, now’s the time to add some form of blood-pumping, heat-increasing activity to your routine.
Get ready to explore the exciting world of High Interval Training or HIIT, as it is known. Let this new form of training help you stay active, warm and strong this winter.
Experts recommend HIIT because it keeps your metabolism working hard long after you’ve worked out, helping you burn more calories throughout the day.
Even if you only have 20 minutes to spare, you can still get a full-body workout that works just as well as a long workout. Also, HIIT workouts get your heart pumping, which is good for your overall heart health.
They encourage you to mix and match exercises to keep things interesting and fun. Best of all, HIIT can be done anywhere, making it easy to involve your family or break a session alone at home.
1. Room Blitz
No exercise? No problem! Your living room is the ultimate place to exercise. Try this quick trick that will get your heart pumping:
- 30 seconds of jacking jacks
- 30 seconds of high knees
- 30 seconds of burpees (everyone’s favorite!)
- 30 minutes of mountain climbing
Repeat this cycle four times, resting a minute between each cycle. Trust us, you will feel the heat and love it! Why not get the kids involved?
2. Burning the Walls
Take advantage of the cool, fresh air and take a walk in your backyard. Here’s a quick HIIT routine to get your heart pumping:
- 1 minute of jumping rope
- 1 minute of speed at once
- 1 minute of body weight squats
Do this cycle five times. Fresh air will boost your energy, and you’ll warm up faster. Plus, it’s a great way to get some winter sunshine!
3. The Kitchen Groove
Yes, you read that right. Turn your kitchen into a dance floor and start with this fun HIIT dance party:
- 1 minute of freestyle dancing (wild!)
- 1 minute of squat jumps
- 1 minute of brisk walking (run to a designated area)
- Dance your heart out five times. You’ll have so much fun, you might even forget you’re working out!
4. The Couch Potato Crusher
Try this HIIT routine to get rid of any laziness
- One minute triceps dips using a couch
- 1 minute of step-ups (other legs)
- 1 minute of push-ups. Complete five rounds with 30 seconds rest in between.
You can go back to bed quickly, but with a sense of accomplishment! Perfect for family workout time before movie night.
Remember, the best exercise is the one you enjoy and stick with. HIIT workouts are not only effective but also great fun. So grab your workout gear, your favorite Shower to Shower antiperspirant for that ‘just washed off’ feeling, set aside just 20 minutes, and go! You’ll stay warm, healthy, and ready to take on whatever winter throws your way.
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