Burn fat faster with this high-intensity interval training workout

Are you ready to HIIT the floor?  High-Intensity Interval Training is the new black.  It has quickly gained popularity as a highly effective tool for burning maximum calories in a minimum amount of time.  Routines consist of quick bursts of energy, followed by a short recovery period.  When keeping your rest to a minimum, the heart and muscles have to work harder, which increases strength, endurance and calories burned.  Do you have what it takes to make it through this total-body burner?

Routine Rules:  There are 3 Rounds.  Each round consists of 3 exercises.  Complete 8 reps for the first set, 10 reps for the second set, and 12 reps for the final set of the circuit.  Do not stop between exercises (unless needed).  Rest for 60 seconds between rounds.

Start in a standing position.  Drop your hands down to the ground and shoot your feet back into a pushup position.  In one explosive move, jump the feet forward, landing on the heels, and use your momentum to rocket up towards the sky.  That is one repetition.  Remember, while speed is important in this drill, form always comes first.
Major Muscles Molded: pecs, abs, quads, glutes and hamstrings

Jumping Jack Squats target and tone the muscles of the lower body.  This exercise also adds an aerobic element as it  strengthens the heart and lungs.  Start by jumping the legs out until they are shoulder width apart.  Lower the body into a squat position, keeping your body weight in the heels.  Push through the heels to return to a standing, feet together position.  Continue this back and forth movement until you hit the desired amount of reps per round. 
Major Muscles Molded:  calves, hip abductors/adductors, shoulders and core

Get ready to move mountains with an exercise that increases endurance, crushes calories and boosts your balance.  Begin in a plank position, with feet hip width apart and both hands aligned below the shoulders.  Using your abs, quickly push off the toes and pull the knees up towards the chest.  To achieve a healthy heart rate, keep the intensity high.  Your lungs and legs should be worked and worn out after each round of this exercise.
Major Muscles Molded:  deltoids, biceps, triceps, pecs, traps, lats, quads and hamstrings

HIIT your workout hard for faster fitness results.

Earn it.

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