Pressed for time but want to fit in exercise? No problem! Check out this simple 15-minute workout that will get your heart pumping without having to leave your house. You can modify it as necessary, especially if you are new to high-intensity activities or have any physical limitations. The important part is keeping your heart rate pumping!


Warmup

Jog in place for one minute.

Workout

Complete each exercise below for 30 seconds with a 30- to 60-second rest in-between.

  • High Knees
  • Mountain Climbers
  • Jumping Jacks
  • Squats
  • Pushups

Repeat for 15 minutes.

Cooldown

Walk slowly and stretch until you’ve reached a resting heart rate. Aim for about five minutes.

“15-Minute Body-Weight HIIT Workout,” Shane Barnard, JD, blog.myfitnesspaul.com, April 10, 2016.