Beginner HIIT Essentials: The Metabolic 3 Workout Guide

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Dr. Jon Skelton provides essential guidance for beginners looking to start high-intensity interval training (HIIT).

Episode Title: Beginner HIIT Essentials: The Metabolic 3 Workout Guide Description: Ready to start HIIT but not sure where to begin? In this episode of The Living Life Well Show, Dr. Jon Skelton breaks down everything beginners need to know before jumping into high-intensity interval training (HIIT). Learn the three foundational exercises that build the strength and stamina required for a safe, effective HIIT workout — no equipment needed. In This Episode: What HIIT is and why it's effective for beginners The 3 essential exercises you need to master before starting HIIT: squats, push-ups, and planks Step-by-step progressions for each exercise (from easiest to most advanced) How to know when you're ready to graduate to a full HIIT workout The Metabolic 3 Beginner HIIT Workout — a 15–20 minute, bodyweight-only routine you can do at home How to structure your intervals, rest periods, and rounds Why "high intensity" is always relative to your fitness level Key Takeaways: Master 10 sit-to-stand squats, 10 push-ups, and a 30-second plank before starting HIIT Beginners should use 15–30 second intervals with equal or double rest time The full HIIT guide includes 3 rounds targeting lower…

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Host: Jon Skelton, MD

Topics covered

• HIIT
• beginner workout
• fitness
• exercise
• health

Keywords

• beginner HIIT workout
• high intensity interval
• squats
• push-ups
• planks

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