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BURN & FIRM - 30 MIN HIIT EXERCISE PROGRAM www.gnc.co.za GNC South Africa @GNC_SA gncsouthafrica The following 30 min HIIT (High intensity interval training) exercises are quick and easy to perform while burning fat and preserving well-earned muscle mass. The majority of the exercise outlined in this program can be done with little to no gym equipment making this program ideal for those without access to a gym. Notes • Duration of workout 30 minutes. Each day incorporates two exercise sets targeting specific muscle groups. Each set must be completed in under 5 minutes. Rest for 30 seconds between each set. Each set must be carried out 3 times. Always do set 1 followed by set 2 to allow for rest of certain targeted muscle groups. To increase intensity, increase the number of reps per exercise gradually & decrease the rest period between sets to 20 seconds, 15 seconds or zero seconds dependant on your level of fitness. After completing each set for three rotations, perform 20 -30 min steady state cardio of your choice. Eg: cycling, walking, running, rowing, orbitrek, step machine, arm cycle, swimming. Weekly schedule Day 1: Upper body and abs + 20 -30 minute steady state cardio Day 2: Lower body + 20 -30 minute steady state cardio Day 3: Full Body workout + 20 -30 minute steady state cardio Day 4: Upper body and abs + 20 -30 minute steady state cardio Day 5: Lower body and abs + 20 -30 minute steady state cardio Day 6: Full Body workout + 20 -30 minute steady state cardio Day 7: Rest day

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BURN & FIRM - 30 MIN HIIT EXERCISE PROGRAM www.gnc.co.za

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The following 30 min HIIT (High intensity interval training) exercises are quick and easy to perform while burning fat and preserving well-earned muscle mass. The majority of the exercise outlined in this program can be done with little to no gym equipment making this program ideal for those without access to a gym.Notes• Duration of workout 30 minutes.• Each day incorporates two exercise sets targeting specific muscle groups.• Each set must be completed in under 5 minutes.• Rest for 30 seconds between each set.• Each set must be carried out 3 times.• Always do set 1 followed by set 2 to allow for rest of certain targeted muscle groups.• To increase intensity, increase the number of reps per exercise gradually & decrease the rest period between sets to 20 seconds, 15 seconds or zero seconds dependant on your level of fitness. After completing each set for three rotations, perform 20 -30 min steady state cardio of your choice. Eg: cycling, walking, running, rowing, orbitrek, step machine, arm cycle, swimming.

Weekly schedule

Day 1: Upper body and abs + 20 -30 minute steady state cardio

Day 2: Lower body + 20 -30 minute steady state cardio

Day 3: Full Body workout + 20 -30 minute steady state cardio

Day 4: Upper body and abs + 20 -30 minute steady state cardio

Day 5: Lower body and abs + 20 -30 minute steady state cardio

Day 6: Full Body workout + 20 -30 minute steady state cardio

Day 7: Rest day

MONDAY - UPPER BODY & ABS PROGRAM www.gnc.co.za

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10 X PUSH UPS 20 X STRAIGHT LEG JACKNIFE

10 X TRICEP DIPS 15 X SIT UPS

10 X MOUNTAIN CLIMBER PUSH UPS 12 X LEG RAISES

10 X COMMANDO

SET 1 SET 21 1

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40 SKIPS & 20 -30 MINUTE STEADY STATE CARDIO5

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4 10 X BURPEES

TUESDAY - LOWER BODY www.gnc.co.za

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30 X JUMP SQUATS 12 X WEIGHTED STEP UPS

15 X SQUATS 20 X MEDICINE BALL SQUAT & PRESS

20 X WALKING LUNGES 40 X SKIPS

25 X KNEE UPS

SET 1 SET 21 1

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20 -30 MINUTE STEADY STATE CARDIO5

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4 10 X BURPEES

WEDNESDAY - FULL BODY WORKOUT www.gnc.co.za

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20 X SUMO SQUATS 15 X STRAIGHT LEG JACK KNIFES

10 X LAY DOWN PUSH UPS 40 X SKIPS

16 X JUMP LUNGES 10 X COMMANDOS

12 X MOUNTAIN CLIMBER PUSH UPS

SET 1 SET 21 1

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4 10 X BURPEES

20 -30 MINUTE STEADY STATE CARDIO5

THURSDAY - UPPER BODY AND ABS www.gnc.co.za

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30 X MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS 12 X TRICEP DIPS

12 X WEIGHTED SQUAT CLEAN AND PRESS 20 X AB BIKES

20 X MEDICINE BALL SQUAT AND PRESS 12 X SIT UPS WITH TWIST

10 X LAY DOWN PUSH UPS

SET 1 SET 21 1

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4 10 X STRAIGHT LEG SIT UPS

20 -30 MINUTE STEADY STATE CARDIO5

FRIDAY - LOWER BODY & ABS www.gnc.co.za

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20 X WALKING LUNGES

25 X KNEE UPS

20 X SUMO SQUATS 40 X SKIPS

SET 1 30 X JUMP LUNGES1

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12 X RAISED REVERSE LUNGES2

20 X JUMP SQUATS32

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5 10 X BURPEES

20 -30 MINUTE STEADY STATE CARDIO5

SET 2

4 12 X WEIGHTED BENT LEG

SATURDAY - FULL BODY WORKOUT www.gnc.co.za

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12 X PUSH UPS 20 X STRAIGHT LEG SIT UPS

20 X MEDICINE BALL SQUAT & PRESS 20 X WALKING LUNGES

20 X KNEE UPS 12 X WEIGHTED STEP UPS

SET 1 SET 21 1

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30 X AB BIKES 10 X BURPEES

20 -30 MINUTE STEADY STATE CARDIO6 SUNDAY - REST DAY