Today I’m excited to share an effective HIIT running workout that’s outside!

This workout is great for anyone who’s got a little bit of steady-state cardio under their belts, such as 2-4 weeks of consistent running 4-5x/week.

If you’ve read my post on how to perform high intensity interval training (HIIT) properly, you’ll know that HIIT is actually very simple. There are a few principles you should abide by, but otherwise you can apply it to any form of cardio you like.

What are these principles?

Running can be a real party pooper some days, am I right?

When you’ve selected running as your go-to workout, there will inevitably be days when it sounds like zero fun. The monotony of pavement pounding and unrelenting boredom…mixed with labored breathing and pain, and I can’t fault you for not enjoying it. The thought of a run is usually enough to make most people visually grimace.

Even if you enjoy running for the physical and mental benefits, you’ve definitely had days when running sounded like the last activity you wanted to do.

Are you new to fitness and wondering about exercise for beginners?

Well you’re in the right place!

Today I’m going over the basics to keep in mind as you start any sort of exercise program. (Side note: You’re gonna do great!)

Everyone has to start their fitness journey sometime. No matter how devoted to fitness someone is, they probably have had to re-start multiple times for various reasons. I know I have.