18 Minute AMRAP
18 minutes, repeat as times as possible:
5 Burpees
10 V-Ups
15 Squat Jumps
Run 100m out and back
For an intermediate version, do:
5 Pushups
10 Situps
15 Squats
Run 100m out and back
Every Minute on the Minute
Every minute, do the reps of the primary exercise, then finish the minute with as many reps as possible of the secondary exercise.
Minute 1: 15 Pike Pushups -> Plank
Minute 2: 15 Jump Squats -> Situps
Minute 3: 10 Lunges ea -> Russian Twists
Minute 4: 8 Burpees -> Jumping Jacks
Minute 5: Rest
Repeat 4 times intermediate, 5 times advanced
Tabata Conditioning
To get the most out of any HIIT workout (tabata included), you gotta push yourself. Today's workout consists of 4 cardio exercises. You'll do each one for a full Tabata interval (20 seconds on, 10 seconds off, for 4 minutes). Then rest 90 seconds and move to the next one. Go all-out every 20 seconds work interval.
1. Mountain Climbers
2. Jump Rope (or high knees)
3. 10 meter lateral shuffles
4. Burpees!
4 Rounds
Start with 60 seconds per exercise, then 45, 30, 15. As the time decreases, MOVE FASTER. Rest 1 min between completed rounds.
Pushups
Sprinter Situps
Mountain Climbers
Lunges
10 meter sprint touches
7 Minutes
This workout is only 7 minutes, so you better hustle. Make sure to warmup beforehand:
Warmup:
30 seconds each
Jumping Jacks
High Knees
Butt Kicks
Arm Circles
Plank
Side Plank Left
Side Plank Right
Single Leg Hip Bridges Right
Single Leg Hip Bridges Left
Hollow Hold
Situps
Pushups
Squats
Lunges
Then,
Complete as many burpees as possible in 7 minutes. Move as fast as you can.
50-69 reps is pretty good
70-99 reps is serious hustle
100-119 reps is beast mode
120+ holy hell that's impressive
300
300 squats. Any time you stop moving, even for just a second, do 15 pushups and 15 situps.
Anti-Anxiety Workout
We already know that exercise reduces the effects of stress and anxiety. Cardio especially has been shown to positively impact stress levels. I specifically like HIIT workouts for this reason. You'll be moving as fast as possible for 30 seconds at a time, so you won't have the opportunity to let your mind wander. Clear your mind. Hustle hard.
30 Second HIIIT
30 seconds each, go straight through without stopping, rest 1 min after each round, 6 rounds total
- Mountain Climbers
- Sprinter Situps
- Jump Squats
- Burpees
3 by 3
3 Rounds of:
50 Jumping Jacks
15 Pushups
30 Squats
3 Rounds of:
50 Jump Rope
15 Pike Pushups
30 Lunges
3 Rounds of:
50 Mountain Climbers
15 Burpees
30 Speed Skater
Spooky Scary!
How about a truly frightening workout for Halloween Eve!
Death. By. Burpees.
This is an Every Minute On The Minute workout. Start with 5 Burpees the first minute. Rest the remainder of the minute. Then do 6 Burpees the next minute. Rest with whatever time is left. Then 7, 8, 9.... Keep going until you can't finish the Burpees in the minute. When that happens, rest the next full minute, then try to complete the reps you weren't able to finish. If you complete them, move on. If not, rest another minute and try again. How far can you get in 20 minutes??
Don't like burpees? Try this one with Squats, or Sprints, or Pushups. Pick any full body exercise you like and give it a shot.
18 Minute Ladder
Start with 5 reps of each, then 10, 15, 20, etc, going up by 5 each time.
Pike Pushups
Situps
Squat Jumps
Lunges x2