HIIT run workouts: interval #1
If you love to run, as I do, then I think you’ll enjoy this new workout series I’m calling HIIT Run Workouts.
You’re probably always on the lookout for new ways to switch things up and keep your runs interesting. Variety is really important to keep your workouts fresh and inspiring.
To kick off this simple and effective HIIT run workout series, I’ve combined running with some simple, classic bodyweight exercises.
The beauty of this workout is that it can be done anywhere: at home, at your favourite running spot like the beach, or at the gym.
Even better, if you’re not a runner, this is still a great workout for you – walk instead.
The workout is on the pin image below, so you can save it to your phone and have it handy whenever you need it.
The best exercise for women over 50
Two of the questions I get asked most often about exercise are:
What’s the most effective exercise for weight loss?
And what’s the best type of exercise for women over 50?
The honest answer is: it depends.
Not because there’s no answer, or only one that’s the ‘right’ answer. But because the best exercise plan is the one that matches your body, your goals, your fitness level, and what you can recover from.
For women in midlife and beyond, that usually means a mix of:
- strength training to support muscle, bones, metabolism and everyday confidence
- cardio or interval-style training for heart health and fitness
- mobility and balance work so you stay capable, steady and independent
- enough recovery so your body can actually adapt
So yes, HIIT can absolutely have a place. Running can too, if you enjoy it and your body feels good doing it.
But it doesn’t have to mean pushing harder all the time. After menopause, smarter training usually works better than simply doing more.
This workout is a fun way to add variety to your cardio, especially if you already enjoy running or brisk walking.
Just adjust the pace, intensity and exercises to suit where you are today.
It’s always helpful to change and evolve your workouts, no matter how old you are.
Keep it simple, with plenty of variety
As everyone in the Wendy’s Way community knows, I’m a big believer in keeping things as simple as possible, and exercise is no different.
Don’t over complicate it, if you don’t need to! Yes, strength training is important, but having some aerobic fitness is helpful too.
Flexibility and balance are also pretty handy. The most important thing though, is to find a combination of activities that you enjoy doing.
The bottom line is: if you don’t enjoy it, you won’t keep doing it and consistency is the key to results.
Check out my 3 favourite workout playlists to go with your training
Here are a couple of other workouts you might like to try that can be done anywhere, no equipment needed:
- This is from my HIIT Run series: HIIT Run #2
- Try this Beginners Interval Workout for a short and sweet bodyweight workout you can do at home.
- This post: 11 WAYS TO KEEP UP YOUR EXERCISE MOTIVATION has my best tips for staying motivated to exercise, along with some from other healthy living experts too.
Strength, energy, and recovery don’t come from exercise alone, though.
My free Post-Menopause Breakfast Makeover is a simple, practical place to start. It shows you how to eat in tune with your post-menopausal body, beginning with the first meal of the day.
You can read more about it here:
The Post-Menopause Breakfast Makeover
Or, if you’d like to dive straight in, click the button below.
Don’t forget to pin it for later!
