The best workout plans are the ones you can stick to, and this cleverly crafted session from The Body Coach is more accessible than most.
It exclusively uses bodyweight movements, so all you need is a spare 15 minutes and a can-do attitude to get a sweat on. We also like using one of the best yoga mats to keep our forearms comfy during planks, but if you've got a plush carpet then you'll probably be fine without.
The Body Coach (also known as UK-based fitness trainer Joe Wicks) is known for his fun approach to fitness, and says it's his mission to help millions of people "smash their goals and feel amazing".
He does this by sharing exercise classes with the masses on his YouTube channel, with most using minimal equipment and taking only a short portion of your day. So, there are as few barriers as possible between you and your workout.
This session is no different, designed to help beginners boost their metabolism, build strength and improve their heart and lung health using just their bodyweight. It features 15 exercises performed for 35 seconds each. After you've completed this, rest for 25 seconds before starting the next exercise.
Follow along with Wicks' video below to give the workout a go for yourself, and follow his form to ensure you're using the proper technique.
Watch The Body Coach's beginner bodyweight workout
By using 15 different exercises Wicks keeps this workout fresh and fun throughout, with each minute bringing a new challenge (rather than having to repeat endless sets of sit-ups and burpees).
However, it's still an example of a HIIT workout for fat loss, using bursts of high-intensity exercise broken up with short rest periods. This raises your heart rate, burns calories and boosts your metabolism, while also helping you improve your cardiovascular fitness.
If you want to incorporate this session into your weekly schedule, you can use it as a daily workout or add it on to some strength training, as it largely uses low resistance movements that won't tax your muscles too much. So, you can pair it with this chest and back workout or give some of the best abs workouts a go.
If you're wondering how often you should lift weights, we recommend letting a muscle group rest for at least 24 hours to allow it to recover. In the meantime, you could try some of the different types of walking or lace up a pair of the best running shoes for men to get your cardio fix.
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