Full Body HIIT — Workout 5

The primary targets are quads, core, glutes, with secondary activation through full body, shoulders, calves. Aylar Fetrati programs 16 exercises across 30 minutes — standout moves include Forward Lunge to Bicep Curl (quads, glutes). Single-Arm Sprawl to Press (full_body, shoulders). Sumo Shifts (inner_thighs, glutes). According to Michelle Briehler, compound movements like these build functional strength that translates directly to daily life. It works well as a arm toning exercises session. The core strengthening exercises in this session build deep stability that supports everything from your posture to your pelvic floor.

You'll need dumbbells. Don't have everything? Swap in water bottles, canned goods, resistance bands. Aylar Fetrati shows exactly when to grab each piece so you're not scrambling mid-circuit. Many women use this as their primary resistance band for glutes exercises routine.

This is an advanced session. Aylar Fetrati moves fast and the load is real. Modifications exist (move slowly if having a hard time; do it without a weight), but the baseline intensity is high. Be honest about where you are. Doing beginner work with great form beats advanced work with compensations.

About 30 minutes, start to finish. Includes a warm-up section. Aylar Fetrati builds you into the work instead of throwing you in cold. 16 exercises total.

Aylar Fetrati provides modifications throughout. Examples: move slowly if having a hard time; do it without a weight; stay higher up if you can't go low; take a break if needed; slow down the movements; go as fast or as slow as you want; slow it down or stop then get back into it; film yourself to check form; add weight or intensity to challenge yourself. The point isn't to suffer through a move you can't do with good form. Aylar Fetrati's philosophy is clear: own the movement at your level first. Your body will tell you when it's ready for the next progression.

This session has direct relevance for women dealing with unexplained weight gain, dating after 40. The combination of exercises Aylar Fetrati chose targets not just aesthetics but functional health markers — bone density, insulin sensitivity, cortisol regulation. A study by Various authors (2023) found that this type of training produces measurable improvements in these areas. The advanced-level programming means these benefits are accessible without risking injury.

Two to three times per week with at least one rest day between sessions. Your muscles need 48-72 hours to repair and grow stronger after resistance work. Aylar Fetrati designed Full Body HIIT as a progressive series, so doing the workouts in order gives your body time to adapt. If you're sore for more than two days, that's your body saying slow down, not push harder.

Because quads strength is foundational. It supports everything from posture and balance to injury prevention and daily movement quality. Aylar Fetrati programs quads-focused work into this session because it's the area most women lose strength in first during their 30s and 40s. The exercises here aren't random — they build on each other.

A meal or snack with both protein and carbohydrates within 90 minutes of finishing. Something like Greek yogurt with berries, or eggs with whole-grain toast. The protein supports muscle repair, the carbs replenish glycogen. Don't overthink it. Don't skip it either. Your muscles need raw materials to rebuild stronger, and this advanced-level session asks real effort from your body.