Stuck Inside? Try this HIIT Workout!

An in-home workout to do on days you don't have time to get to the gym or it's nasty weather outside

Living in New York, we often have inclement weather that keeps us inside for the day. Although it's nice to have some extra time to relax and get things done around the house, it's no excuse to skip your workout and hinder your progress! Try completing this workout in your living room! 30 repetitions of each exercise and repeat two to three times.

Workout routine

Squat Jump

Sit back on your heels, squat to 90 degrees and EXPLODE!

Squat jump step 1

Squat jump step 2

Leg Lifts

Keeping the abdomen tucked into pelvic tilt, lower the legs to about 6 inches from the floor making sure to keep the spine flat on the ground. Lift legs back up to a 90 degree angle.

Leg lift

Sit-Ups

Without using momentum, contract the abdominals and bring the body to a seated position. Keep neck nuetra (off the chest).

Sit up step 1

Sit up step 2

Mountain Climbers

Keeping the core tight, alternate bringing the knees to the chest in a plank position.

Mountain climber exercise

Kettlebell Swings

Squat low, keeping shoulders back, and thrust the hips to swing the kettlebell to shoulder height. If you don't own a kettlebell, use laundry detergent or a gallon of water!

Kettlebell swing step 1

Kettlebell swing step 2

Scissor Pull

Keeping the abdomen tucked into pelvic tilt and the neck nuetral, alternate legs pulling in at the calf. If you aren't flexible enough to reach your calf, grab the back of the thigh.

Scissor pull exercise

Crunches

Keeping legs at a ninety degree angle, crunch the shoulder blades off the ground without yanking on the head.

Crunch exercise

Single Leg Bridges

Holding one leg straight out at a 45 degree angle, drive through the heel and lift the glutes off the ground. Lower back down to the ground and repeat.

Single leg bridge exercise