This total body hiit workout for beginners uses the same structure as the workouts I’ve been posting the past month. It’s made up of beginner-friendly exercises and is low-impact (no jumping!). If you missed any of the previous workouts in this series:
- Bodyweight HIIT Workout
- Resistance Band HIIT Workout
- HIIT Workout with Dumbbells
- HIIT Workout with Dumbbells & a Kettlebell
Modification options are provided in all the above workouts, so if you’re newer to working out, don’t feel like you can only do this week’s!
Total Body HIIT Workout for Beginners
EQUIPMENT I USED
- Set of medium dumbbells. If you’re a true beginner, 5-8lb weights will probably be perfect. Go a little heavier for more of a challenge.
This hiit workout for beginners is broken up into three mini circuits. In each circuit, you’ll do three exercises, three times through, using an interval structure of 30 seconds of work and 10 seconds of rest. After each set, rest for 30 seconds. After each circuit, rest for 60 seconds.
As with all workouts, you want to make sure you’re properly warmed up beforehand. Always listen to your body, modifying or stopping as needed. I have two warm ups on my channel or you can do your own.
- 5-Min Warm Up
- 7-Min Gentle Warm Up (no jumping) – I’d recommend this one if you’re a beginner!
I also have a guided cool down on my channel that I highly recommend post-workout.
Workout Breakdown
See the times for a preview of each exercise and how to modify.
Circuit 1 (01:23)
- Squat Pulse – hold weights at shoulders, or just one weight at chest.
- Alternating Back Lunge with Press – use one weight
- Alternating Side Lunge Taps – make these speedy without compromising form.
Circuit 2 (09:00)
- Bird Dog Crunch
- Glute Bridge Pulse + Skull Crusher – use one weight or to advance it, both weights.
- Bicycle Crunches
Circuit 3 (16:43)
- Curl to Press
- Alternating Curtsy Lunge with Biceps Curl
- Reach ‘N Pull March
If you’re looking for some other beginner-friendly workouts to try, check these out:
xo Nicole
I’m not a beginner but this is exactly what I need if I’m going to work out at all today. Thank you!!!