Here’s a 30-minute HIIT workout program that includes warm-up, main workout, stretches, and cooling down:
Warm-up (5 minutes)
- Jog in place (1 minute)
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Jog in place, lifting your knees as high as possible.
- High knees (1 minute)
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Alternate lifting your knees as high as possible, as if you’re running in place.
- Butt kicks (1 minute)
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Alternate kicking your heels up towards your butt.
- Jumping jacks (1 minute)
- Stand with feet together.
- Jump and spread your legs while raising your arms above your head.
- Mountain climbers (1 minute)
- Get into a push-up position with your arms straight.
- Bring your right knee towards your chest, then quickly switch and bring your left knee towards your chest. Repeat.
Main workout (20 minutes)
- Squat jumps (1 minute)
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Lower into a squat, then jump up explosively and land softly in a squat.
- Push-ups (1 minute)
- Get into a push-up position with your arms straight.
- Lower your body towards the ground, keeping your back straight, then push back up.
- High knees (1 minute)
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Alternate lifting your knees as high as possible, as if you’re running in place.
- Bicycle crunches (1 minute)
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet on the ground.
- Bring your right elbow towards your left knee, then switch and bring your left elbow towards your right knee.
- Burpees (1 minute)
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Lower into a squat, then jump back into a push-up position.
- Do a push-up, then jump back up and repeat.
- Rest (30 seconds)
- Repeat exercises 1-6 (3 times total)
Stretches (3 minutes)
- Hamstring stretch (30 seconds per leg)
- Sit on the ground with your legs straight out in front of you.
- Reach for your toes, keeping your back straight.
- Quad stretch (30 seconds per leg)
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Lift your left foot towards your butt, grabbing it with your left hand and holding for 30 seconds. Repeat with the right foot.
- Shoulder stretch (30 seconds per arm)
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Bring your left arm across your chest, holding it with your right arm and holding for 30 seconds. Repeat with the right arm.
Cooling down (2 minutes)
- Slow walk (1 minute)
- Walk slowly around the room, letting your heart rate come down.
- Deep breathing (1 minute)
- Sit or lie down and take deep breaths in and out, focusing on slowing your breathing and calming your body.
That’s it! This 30-minute HIIT workout is a great way to get a full-body workout in a short amount of time.
