Five intense minutes are all you need!
Looking for a quick workout or an easy cardio challenge? A bit short on time, but need to get your butt in gear? Skinny Ms. has the HIIT challenge solution for you! This high intensity interval training challenge takes only five minutes of your precious time. That’s right, only FIVE minutes!
And all you need is yourself, some dumbbells, and an interval timer (Gymboss is a free app). You can do it! Imagine how great you’d feel if you did it every day.
We’ve got links below to videos showing you exactly how to do every move in our five minute easy cardio challenge. Feeling a bit more ambitious? There are even more links below that will help you work on your abs and your back. You’ll be well on your way to your ideal beach body in no time!
Equipment Needed: interval timer (Gymboss is a free app), set of light-medium dumbbells (5-10 lbs)
What to Do: Perform each exercise for 45 seconds. After the first three exercises rest 30 seconds then jump right back into the last 3. If performing multiple rounds, rest for 30 seconds. Complete this workout 3-4 times a week to keep your metabolism running.
Beginner’s Level: 1 round
Intermediate Level: 2 rounds
Advanced Level: 3 rounds
Exercises:
Dumbbell Push Press
Zottman Curls
Alternating Toe Touches
Plyometric Squats
Renegade Dumbbell Row
Plank Hip Dips
Instructional Videos:
Dumbbell Push Press
Zottman Curls
Alternating Toe Touches
Plyometric Squats
Renegade Dumbbell Row
Plank Hip Dips
Try these other HIIT challenges to help burn calories and tighten your muscles in a short period of time:
ABS H.I.I.T. Workout
HIIT Pyramid Challenge
H.I.I.T. Your Back Workout
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