Today’s HIIT and strength dumbbell workout is a great solution for whenever you’re short on time but still wanna get an intense workout done – this HIIT and Strength Dumbbell workout will not only help you burn some calories but put on some muscle as well.
What is HIIT?
High-Intensity Interval Training means that you have a workout that has short periods of work where you’re supposed to go “all-out” followed by short periods of rest before you need to repeat the exercise again or move to the next one.
What are the benefits of HIIT?
HIIT is your best friend if you want to improve your endurance, increase muscle definition, and burn a significant amount of calories in a short amount of time. Quite efficient!
Furthermore, research suggests that HIIT workouts can improve your heart health and regulate blood pressure.
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HIIT vs. Cardio
Well, by cardio people most commonly mean a steady pace activity done for longer periods of time (e.g. long, low-pace run).
HIIT is, in fact, a type of cardiovascular training as well! The difference is not only in the duration but, as the name suggests, in the intensity.
HIIT aims to spike your heart rate quickly and keeps you breathless for the entire work period, thus burn more calories in a shorter amount of time.
Don’t get me wrong – both forms of cardio have their advantages and disadvantages!
It’s a matter of preference. I, for once, enjoy both. But if you’re short of time, then HIIT is the clear winner.
The workout I have for you today is the best of both worlds – strength, and endurance. I mean – why not? Let’s push that efficiency perk even further!
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Benefits of strength training
There are numerous benefits to strength/resistance training!
Did you know that as women age they start losing bone density not only at an earlier age than men but at a faster rate as well!
As a result, women over the age of 50 have a 4 times higher rate of osteoporosis than men!
I don’t know about you, but that sounds incredibly alarming to me!
The good news is that we can do something about it and prevent it!
The answer is – strength and resistance training. Yes, it’s not just about looks, muscle definition, and so on, it’s about health and life quality.
And this is just one of many reasons to lift some heavy weights.
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HIIT and Strength Dumbbell Workout
Equipment
For this workout, you’ll need a set of light to moderately heavy set of dumbbells (I had 5kg/11lbs at hand).
Ideally, a resistance band too.
They are a great little tool to add extra resistance and variety to your workouts.
If you don’t have any yet, you might like some here.
Exercises
- Deadlift + Row
- Lunge + Press (one round per leg)
- Plank Elbows to Hands + Push up
- Glute Bridge with resistance band
- Squat + Shoulder raises
- Burpee without a push-up
How to perform
Do the workouts for 3 rounds in the following interval scheme:
1st round: 45 sec work/15 sec rest
2nd round: 40 sec work/20 sec rest
3rd round: 35 sec work/25 sec rest
Deadlift + Row
Lunge + Press (one round per leg)
Plank Elbows to Hands + Push up
Glute Bridge with resistance band
Squat + Shoulder raises
Burpee without a push-up
There you have it!
It was quite sweaty, I can guarantee you that!
Let me know if you give it a try!
If you enjoy these types of workouts, you should definitely browse through some of the following and bookmark them for later:
AMRAP:
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EMOM:
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Bodyweight:
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20 Bodyweight Crossfit workouts to do anywhere
Dumbbell Workouts:
Top 20 Dumbbell Crossfit Workouts to boost your endurance and strength
5 At-home Dumbbell workouts to get stronger and leaner