by Cal Wilson ’14

The winter is when people sit inside, eat and begin developing that winter chub. Here is a workout compiled for fat burning that only takes 20 minutes. Just start at the first station and complete the exercise as many times as possible in a 30-second period, then take a 15-second break before beginning the next station. Continue this process until you have finished the sixth station, then take a two minute break before starting all over with the first station. Do this until you have completed all exercises three times.

(1) 30-foot Sprints

Works the legs

1: Measure 30-feet (or steps) from one point to another

2: Sprint from one end to the other

3: Jog back to the starting point before exploding back

* This exercise is all about explosion. Sprint as hard as you can as soon as you get back to the start point.

(2) Crunches (with feet in the air)

Works the abs

1: Lay down, stomach up, legs crossed at 90 degrees

2: Lift head up in between legs

*Try not to use arms to swing yourself.

(3) Squats

Works the legs

1: Start at a standing position

2: Squat down

3: Stand back up

*Keep your head up and eyes looking upwards so your back stays straight and does not bend. Do not let your knees past your feet. If this happens, try keeping your butt back.

(4) Plank Walk Ups

Works the abs, chest and shoulders

1: Start in a plank position on your forearms shoulder width apart

2: Begin by lifting one forearm onto its hand

3: Next, lift the other forearm onto its hand

4: Finish with a pushup to a pushup position

5: Reverse steps to return to plank position

(5) Burpees

Works the legs, chest and shoulders

1: Start at a standing position

2: Squat down to the ground

3: Kick your legs out into a pushup position

4: Pushup

5: Bring legs in

6: Jump up into the air as high as possible

(6) Pushup Position Plank

Works the core, chest and shoulders

1: Hold a push up position with hands shoulder width apart

*Make sure to flex the buttocks and contract the abs to burn more calories and tighten the core