Workouts · Cardio

Low-Impact HIIT in 20

All the breathlessness, none of the jumping — fast squats, crawls, and climbers on soft knees.

20 minbeginnerno equipmentcardiomoderate
Why it works. Intensity is about effort, not impact — this proves it twenty minutes at a time.

Warm-up

March briskly, arms driving — 60s
Slow squats, speeding up — 45s

The workout

  1. squat bodyweight — 3 × 15 reps
    rest 30s
  2. mountain climber — 3 × 25s
    rest 30s
  3. bear crawl — 3 × 25s
    rest 35s
  4. inchworm — 2 × 30s
    rest 30s
  5. wall sit — 2 × 30s
    rest 35s

Cool-down

March down, then fold — 75s
Listen to your body. General fitness information, not personalized medical advice. Mild effort is normal; sharp, sudden, or worsening pain is not — stop, and if pain persists, consider speaking with a healthcare professional.

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