Okay so it’s actually a 28-day workout plan or 4 weeks but we liked the sound of a 30-day workout challenge.
Our last post, the 4-week workout plan for beginners, was so popular that we wanted to create something more challenging for the advanced exercises.
Anyone who’s done our workouts here at HIIT Weekly will admit that the beginner’s 4-week plan was somewhat easier than the workouts you are used to.
With that in mind, we have jumped ahead and created this killer 4-week workout plan designed for more advanced users.
It’s a 5-day cycle with 2 days rest at the end of the cycle. It’s intense, however, we have kept the workouts nice and short. Workouts 1, 3, and 5 are under 20 minutes long while your workouts on days 2 and 4 are Tabata workouts at just 4 minutes long.
If you are new to Tabata, it is a form of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) that is highly effective.
It can be done in just 4 minutes and consists of 8 rounds of 20-second intervals where you work maximally aka as hard as you can with 10-second breaks between bouts. It’s hard-hitting and that’s exactly why we included it in this 30-day challenge.
Not many people can complete 4 minutes of Tabata and say that they worked as hard as they could on every round. Normally you get 2-3 minutes in and start flagging (slowing down).
By the end of the 4 weeks, you should be able to work through each of the 8 rounds full-on. Or at least be close to it.
How and when to use this 4-week workout plan
The 30-day workout challenge is a great way to kick start or make a change to your workout routine to spice things up and get some new results.
It will give you a new focus, knowing that you need to reach the end of the 4 weeks having completed 20 HIIT workouts.
What’s great is that that is totally achievable. Do the minimum and you’ll only need to find 20 minutes a day.
This is also a killer vacation workout plan, whether its to get bikini ready or you need something to do while on vacation when there’s no equipment.
Complete the 4-week challenge by working out Monday through Friday and resting at the weekend.
Before each workout do the quick 5-minute warm-up below, it’s a workout on its own for some but as we said this is pitched at advanced users.
The workout plan
In the 30-day workout challenge, you’ll do 5 short HIIT workouts a week for 4 weeks. Ideally, you will workout Monday through to Friday resting at the weekend.
Workout 1 – MONDAY
Do 45 seconds of work with 15 seconds rest for 4 rounds. Rest after each circuit for 1 minute.
- 180 walkout with push-ups
- High Knees
- Mountain Climbers
- Athletic Lunge Jump
Workout 2 – TUESDAY
Tabata style, 8 rounds of 20 seconds followed by 10 seconds rest. In this 2 station circuit do each 4 rounds alternating between the 2 exercises for a total of 4 minutes. There is no rest between rounds.
- Push-ups
- In-out squat jump
Workout 3 – WEDNESDAY
Do 45 seconds of work with 15 seconds rest for 4 rounds. Rest after each circuit for 1 minute.
- Burpee tuck jump
- Those weird kicks to the side
- Sumo squat jumps
- Push up shoulder taps
Workout 4 – THURSDAY
Tabata again, do 4 rounds of the 2 station circuit below. 20 seconds on 10 seconds off.
- Skaters
- Air squats
Workout 5 – FRIDAY
Do 45 seconds of work with 15 seconds rest for 4 rounds. Rest after each circuit for 1 minute.
- Jumping jacks
- 180 jumps
- Squat thrusts
- High plank reach
On Saturday and Sunday, rest those tired legs, prep your meals for the week and relax. Start all over again on Monday!
The exercises
Know exactly how to complete each workout with the exercise demos below.
Walkout with Push-Up
High Knees
Mountain Climbers
Reverse Lunge With Hop
Push-Ups
Pop Squats
Burpee Tuck
Spiderman Plank
Sumo Squat Jumps
Push Up Shoulder Taps
Skaters
Air Squats
Jumping Jacks
180 Squat Jumps
Squat Thrusts/ Plank Jump-Ins
Plank to Alternate Toe Tap
We hope you love it. The challenge is to not miss a single workout. No excuses.
Want to make sure you lose weight during the next 30 days?
Make sure you give yourself the best chance of losing weight during this 30-day workout challenge by combining it with our 7-day clean-eating meal plan.
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Let us know what you think!
finish off your workouts with our abs workout plan
Compliment your fat-burning HIIT workouts with our challenging ab and core workouts that Demi did and still does to maintain her tight, toned flat belly.
Our plan promises that in 21 days you’ll have noticeably flatter abs after following the workout plan and accompanying food guide. Learn more by clicking the image below or heading to —> 21 Day Flat Belly Abs & Core Plan.
Hey there, I’m Luke, and I’ve been immersed in the fitness world since 2007. From gym floors to running my own personal training business, I’ve seen it all. My journey led me to study Sports Science at university, where I deepened my understanding of the science behind exercise.
One thing that truly lights my fire? High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). It’s not just a workout; it’s a game-changer. I’ve used HIIT to help countless men and women shed weight and transform their lives for the better.
Through my personal training business, I’ve witnessed the incredible impact of HIIT on both physical and mental well-being. It’s not just about getting fitter; it’s about feeling stronger, more confident, and more resilient.
Join me on this journey to a healthier, happier you. Let’s crush those goals together!