THE PULSE

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is the perfect way to boost your metabolism, torch calories, and get your heart pumping. Whether you are planning a BBQ, watching fireworks, or just enjoying the day with family and friends, this explosive workout will set the tone for an energetic and exciting Independence Day.  

So, put on your red, white, and blue workout gear, and let’s get moving! 

 

Warm-up (4 minutes) 

• Up/Down Dog - 1 minute 
• 90/90 Hip Stretch - 1 minute 
• Arm Circles - 1 minute 
• Arm Twists - 1 minute 

Circuit (17 minutes): Perform each exercise for 30 seconds with 30 seconds of recovery. Complete 3 sets. 

• Sparkler Swings (DB/KB) 
• Star Spangled Bent Over Rows (DB/KB) 
• Freedom Front Squats (DB/KB) 
• Patriotic Pushups 
• Liberty Lunges 

Cooldown (4 minutes) 

• Up/Down Dog - 1 minute 
• Half Kneeling Hip Stretch - 1 minute 
• Frog Stretch - 1 minute 
• Child's Pose - 1 minute 

 

 

Detailed Instructions 

Warm-up  

Up/Down Dog 

• Start in a tall plank position, feet hip-width apart. 
• Stack elbows and wrists directly under shoulders. 
• Push hips back, driving palms into the ground until ears are close to biceps. 
• Lower hips to return to the start position, maintaining a neutral spine. 

90/90 Hip Stretch 

• Sit with legs at 90-degree angles: front leg in front of you, shin square to shoulders; other leg out to the side, shin perpendicular to shoulders. 
• Move body side to side to open hips. 

Arm Circles 

• Stand in an active plank position with arms extended to the sides. 
• Rotate both shoulders forwards for 30 seconds, then backwards for 30 seconds, squeezing and activating chest, shoulders, and back. 

Arm Twists 

• Stand with arms extended to the side. 
• Turn one palm up while turning the opposite palm down and turn your head in the direction of the palm facing up. Switch sides and rotate the arms. 

 

Circuit  

Sparkler Swings (DB/KB) 

• Hinge hips above knees, shoulders above knees. 
• Swing weight between legs until forearms touch inner thighs. 
• Drive heels into ground, hips forward to swing weight forward with arms fully extended. Return to hinge position. 

Star Spangled Bent Over Rows (DB/KB) 

• Stand in active plank with tall spine, dumbbells in hands. 
• Hinge at hips to lower weights past knees. 
• Pull weights into hips, then extend arms back down. 

Freedom Front Squats (DB/KB) 

• Stand with weights in front racked position (chest level). 
• Lead squat with hips until they are parallel or slightly below knees. 
• Drive feet into ground to stand back up. 

Patriotic Pushups 

• Start in a tall plank position, hands shoulder-width apart. 
• Lower body in a controlled manner, then push up to tall plank. 

Liberty Lunges 

• Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. 
• Step forward, plant lead foot, and lower body to lunge position. 
• Push feet into ground to return to standing. Alternate sides. 

 

Cooldown  

Up/Down Dog 

• Start in a tall plank position, feet hip-width apart. 
• Push hips back, driving palms into ground until ears are close to biceps. 
• Lower hips to return to the start position, maintaining a neutral spine. 

Half Kneeling Hip Stretch 

• In a half kneeling position, set a tall, neutral spine. 
• Contract glute of working side, push hips forward to open hip flexors. Add rotation to increase stretch. 

Frog Stretch 

• In a quadruped position, feet turned out. 
• Sit hips back over feet, keeping knees on floor and arms extended in front. 

Child's Pose 

• Kneel on floor, feet together, sitting on heels. 
• Lower torso over hips, extend arms above, and focus on breathing to release spine tension.