Got a spare 10 minutes? Give this high intensity home workout a try TODAY!

If you’re unsure what a squat, burpee or plank is – or you just need a refresher – then have a quick look at our other blog post (with pics) here.

The exercises

Squats: working your quads, hamstrings and glutes

Burpees: a full body exercise!

Plank: core stability

The workout

• 10 x body weight squats
• Rest 10 seconds
• 10 x burpees
• Rest 10 seconds
• Hold the plank for 30 seconds
• 1 set complete! Repeat 3-5 times.

Alternative: 

• Set a timer for 30 seconds and complete as many reps of squats
• Take a 10 second rest, then move on to burpees for 30 seconds
• Rest for 10 seconds again, then hold the plank for 30 seconds.
• 1 set complete! Repeat this 3-5 times.

The benefits

• HIIT = high intensity interval training
• Efficient training: burn more calories in less time
• Increased fat loss when combined with a balanced diet
• Increased metabolism
• Improved stamina
• Continue burning calories AFTER the workout is complete

We also incorporate some of these exercises into our Saturday morning boot camps – why not come along? Your first session is free!

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