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Tami Charbonnet | Photos: Milestone Photography | Model: Raquel Gros• exercise
HIITGET FIT WITH INTERVAL TRAINING IS GREAT FOR
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) BUILDING STRENGTH AND IMPROVING
refers to workouts that are 30‑45 minute
training sessions organized in intervals of CARDIOVASCULAR ENDURANCE.
intensity with short rest periods.
2. EXTENDED BRIDGE POSE
The following HIIT moves will help WITH LEG LIFTS
build muscle, burn fat and improve your • Lie flat on the back and bend the
overall health and fitness level.
1. MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS knees, keeping the heels pressed
• Begin in plank position with palms firmly firmly to the floor.
• Bring the palms of the hands out from
placed on floor beneath the shoulders. the sides of the body and turn the
• Bring the knees to the chest one by palms downward.
• Tuck the chin into the chest to align
one at a brisk pace. the neck and spine.
If an easier option is needed, bring knees • Tuck the shoulders and squeeze together
to floor and continue. • Pressing into the heels and feet,
squeeze the glutes and lift the hips as
16 INSPIRE HEALTH JULY | AUGUST 2016 high as you can. Hold for 5 seconds
and release. Repeat 5‑10 reps daily.
When you get stronger, for a “High”
option ONLY, when you lift the hips,
squeeze the glutes, keep the hips
aligned and lift one leg to the sky!
HIITGET FIT WITH INTERVAL TRAINING IS GREAT FOR
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) BUILDING STRENGTH AND IMPROVING
refers to workouts that are 30‑45 minute
training sessions organized in intervals of CARDIOVASCULAR ENDURANCE.
intensity with short rest periods.
2. EXTENDED BRIDGE POSE
The following HIIT moves will help WITH LEG LIFTS
build muscle, burn fat and improve your • Lie flat on the back and bend the
overall health and fitness level.
1. MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS knees, keeping the heels pressed
• Begin in plank position with palms firmly firmly to the floor.
• Bring the palms of the hands out from
placed on floor beneath the shoulders. the sides of the body and turn the
• Bring the knees to the chest one by palms downward.
• Tuck the chin into the chest to align
one at a brisk pace. the neck and spine.
If an easier option is needed, bring knees • Tuck the shoulders and squeeze together
to floor and continue. • Pressing into the heels and feet,
squeeze the glutes and lift the hips as
16 INSPIRE HEALTH JULY | AUGUST 2016 high as you can. Hold for 5 seconds
and release. Repeat 5‑10 reps daily.
When you get stronger, for a “High”
option ONLY, when you lift the hips,
squeeze the glutes, keep the hips
aligned and lift one leg to the sky!
