This workout will be a HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) is as it's name suggests, a short workout that requires bursts of high energy.  HIIT is really good for those that want to lose weight and tone up at the same time. This work out to designed to target all the areas of your body to both strengthen as well as shed a couple of pounds and inches.

Since the following routine is only a 10 min workout, it can be done at any time. It's also designed so that everyone can do it at home. The steps are also things that most would know and if I thought it could be a little confusing I either included a youtube demonstration link or explained it at the bottom. For this workout it's important to do each exercise for just 30 sec before switching to the next one.

Beginner's 10 minute workout (HITT at home)

Need: 1 or 2 pound dumbells, a small step stool

Warm up (2-3 min): It's important to stretch before doing any time of work out. Dynamic Stretching is a good way to start a High Intensity Interval Workout. First simply bend at the waist and reach for your toes. Next, spread your legs wide and reach each way. Finally, open your arms wide and cross them body across your body while keeping them straight in a fast manner. Just let them swing. The final stretch is to reach behind your back and connect your fingers and pull your shoulder blades back.

2 min (Cardio):

•  Jumping Jacks
•  Butt Kicks
•  Jumping jacks
• Windmills  

4 min (Legs): 

• Lunges
•  Squats
• Step-ups
•  Knee Highs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZZoCNMU48U

6 min (Core): 

• Crunches
• Butt up
• Plank
• Bicycle crunches

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9atTeIrxNeY

8 min (Arms, all with weights): 

• Bicep curls, 
• Chest fly's 
• Arm lifts
• Tricep Kick backs

10 min (Cardio): 

• Grapevines 
• Pretend Jump rope
• Burpees
• Jumping jacks

Cool Down: Simply do some static stretching where you don't bounce or do any quick movements. Hold each position for 5-10 seconds. Everything is slowed down so your heart rate can also get back to normal. Simple sit on the floor with your legs spread as wide as comfortable and reach for either foot. Then reach down the middle. While sitting down, cross both your arms across your chest one at a time. Cross them over your head reaching your back as well.

And your done!

Workout Descriptions:

Chest Fly's: lean forward at the waist while keeping your legs spread and with a slight bend in your elbows, bring your arms in front of you and lift them away till shoulder level

Arm lifts: keep your arms at your sides and then lift them straight up to shoulder level

This super easy workout leaves anyone with no excuse for not getting it done! New Year New US y'all! Lets get fit together. We will probably have a couple fitness and health related posts every month to keep the motivation alive so stay tuned for that!

Until next time,
Cee & Ess