That's right, you're gonna feel like this after doing a High Intensity Interval Training {HIIT} workout utilizing your local stairs. It's officially summer which means bikinis, longer days and plenty of sunshine! I am a big fan of changing up workouts and an even bigger fan of a quick and effective routines that I don't have to go to the gym for.
HIIT workouts are comprised of heart pumping cardio and toning routines. The end goal is to use the cardio to get your heart rate up and the toning moves to bring your heart rate down. Not only is this a satisfying workout but it's been proven to be a great way to blast away fat and keep you heart healthy. HIITs can be done with running, biking, swimming or jumping roping but my personal favorite is the stairs.
You can use the bleachers at a local school, the stairs of your capitol {hello Nashville, those capitol stairs could kill ya!} or a parking garage {don't pick a sketchy one and/or take a friend}. It's easy to make up your own routine and target whatever areas you want to work that day {I like to do arms and ab exercises}, just find at least 50 stairs {I aim for 100} and run them as fast as you can and pick {5} exercises to do between stair sprints. Make sure you're doing at least 12 reps of your toning moves between stair runs and when you're finished, do it all over again! Aim to do this 2x through {2 rounds}, that's a total of 7 stair runs {start with stairs and end with stairs} and 5 toning moves {at least 12 reps each} for each round. If this sounds like too much time/work for you I have a trusty go-to stair routine from the beauties at ToneItUp.com you can you find HERE {or below}.
So get out there and HIIT those stairs!*
*I am not an expert; just a girl with some fun workout ideas. Please consult your doctor before starting an exercise routine. Proper hydration, warming up and cooling down are imperative to fitness success.
