Full Body Cardio and Strength HIIT

Format: Perform 3 rounds for the prescribed amount of time. Rest as needed 

Move 1: Mountain Climbers (0:30)

• Begin in a tall plank position, hands stacked just below your shoulders.
• Run your knees into your chest, alternating legs. Keep your core engaged.
• Mod: Take the running out by slowly alternating your knees to your chest, or do them on an elevated surface. 

Move 2: Triceps Dips (0:30)

• Come into reverse table top facing away from your box or raised surface, with your hands behind you on the box.
• Keep your chest open and your elbows parallel to each other as you lower down and press up.
• Keep your knees bent, and engage between your shoulder blades to help keep your chest open and keep pressure off your shoulders.
• Mod: Take a standing or kneeling position holding a water bottle or weight overhead. Lower and lift it toward your back, keeping your elbows in parallel to each other and your chest open. Don’t let your back arch.

Move 3: Jump Squats (0:30)

• Stand with your feet hip distance apart, core engaged.
• Shoot your booty back behind you, keeping your chest up (don’t bend forward) and weight back in your heels.
• Use your glutes to power up to a jump. Land lightly, with a soft bend in your knees.
• MOD: You can take the jump out and modify the jump squat with a full body extension, shooting your butt back behind you, hands come down to touch the side of your calves or reach for your feet. As you press up to stand, raise your arms up overhead.

Move 4: Push Ups (0:30)

• Place your hands flat against the surface directly under your shoulders and extend your legs out behind you.
• Perform a push-up by lowering yourself to meet the surface, back flat, core engaged, and eyes focused about 6 inches in front of you.
• Push back up. Keep your core engaged the whole time and your neck in neutral alignment.
• Mod: You can perform these on your knees or on an elevated surface.
• Check out my Push-up Progression Tutorial for tips on perfecting form and building strength!

Move 5: Knee Ups (0:30)

• Lay on your back, and engage your lower back with the mat. Extend your arms and legs out straight.
• Bring your knees up to your chest as you raise your torso. Your hands will come to the outside of your knees.
• Return to start and repeat.
• If you’re feeling confident and strong, switch to a v-up.
• Mod: Keep your torso on the mat and lift your knees up and out.

Move 6: Superwoman Lifts (0:30)

• Position yourself on your stomach on the mat.
• Extend your arms and legs.
• Lift your arms and legs off of the mat simultaneously.
• Pro tip! The wider your legs are, the easier the move will be. As you get stronger, bring your feet in closer together.