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April/May 2024 | maconmagazine.com 105 You can fit this in." Robin's personal go-to HIIT method is Tabata, a form of intense training that cycles eight rounds of max-effort exercise for 20 seconds with rest for 10 seconds, for a total of just four minutes. Sometimes, she simply picks one body weight exercise, such as squats, to use for the duration of the Tabata training, while other times she may cycle two exercises, like burpees and lunges, or mix a cardio exercise like running with a strength exercise like push-ups. She varies her workout based on her current goals, and you can, too! She suggests starting with one HIIT session per week and one exercise, such as chair squats, per session – once you're medically cleared. If you want to see good results and really feel that springtime glow, Castro stressed the importance of nurturing your body beyond your workouts with healthy eating, good sleep, and hydration. So, bring your water bottle with you when you try these outdoor workouts. Shawn McClendon is an ACE-certified personal trainer and owner of Back to Basics Health and Wholeness LLC, an organization dedicated to empowering people to take control of their health and avoid lifestyle disease. He runs a YouTube health and fitness podcast, writes on health and fitness topics at shawnmcclendon.com, speaks on health and fitness, and has authored several health/fitness books.. Coleman Hill Starting at the bottom of the hill, sprint to the top of the hill, then walk back down to recover. Jog from sculpture to sculpture. At each sculpture, perform 20 seconds of a body weight exercise such as jumping jacks, squats, or burpees. After reaching the hilltop, walk back down to recover. Amerson River Park Using the Great Lawn Loop (0.6 miles), alternate periods of fast walking or sprinting with periods of walking or slow jogging for equal duration. This can also be done on a bicycle. Perform a Tabata routine on the Great Lawn or while getting inspired by the river views at Porter Pavilion or Sheridan Overlook. Washington Park If you feel safe doing so, take the hillside stairs two at a time at max speed. Walk back down, then do a round of chair squats on one of the benches. Rest shortly and repeat. T RY T H E S E W O R KO U T S P O T S When done safely, HIIT is a powerful way to get fit faster, so take these routines with you on your cherry blossom rambles through the city to put a little extra spring in your step.