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Malaika Arora at 51 shows how to burn fat with HIIT home workout in new video: Watch and learn

Published on: May 13, 2025, 13:46:28 IST
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Malaika Arora has shared a video of her HIIT workout. (Instagram/ Malaika Arora)
Malaika Arora has shared a video of her HIIT workout. (Instagram/ Malaika Arora)

Malaika Arora's new HIIT video shows effective fat-burning exercises for home workouts. It has 4 simple exercises that require no equipment.

Malaika Arora is a yoga enthusiast and incorporates it into her fitness routine to maintain flexibility and balance. Yoga apart, Malaika Arora's fitness secret lies in her consistent and rigorous workout routine, which includes High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). The reality TV personality and former VJ shared an Instagram video of her HIIT workout on May 12 and gave a breakdown of each exercise. Also read | Malaika Arora's diet secrets for toned body: Fast 16-18 hours a day, drink only coconut or jeera water in morning

Malaika mixes up her workout routine to keep things interesting. Sharing details of her HIIT workout, she said in her latest video that it requires 'no equipment' and could be easily done at home. Her caption read, “Burn fat, build fire.”

In the clip, Malaika demonstrated her 4-step workout; here's a breakdown:

Jumping jacks – 60 seconds

⦿ Do 60 seconds to get your heart rate up and work on your glutes, quadriceps, and hip flexors

1. Stand with your feet together, hands by your sides.

2. Jump your feet out to the sides while raising your arms above your head.

3. Quickly return to the starting position.

Glute kicks – 40 seconds

⦿ Do 40 seconds to strengthen your glutes, support your lower body, and improve balance and posture

1. Start on your hands and knees (tabletop position).

2. Lift one leg up and back, keeping your knee bent at a 90-degree angle.

3. Squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement.

4. Lower your leg back down to the starting position.

5. Repeat with the other leg.

Roping (jumping rope) – 50 seconds

⦿ Do 50 seconds to improve heart health, burn calories, and strengthen your core

1. Pretend to hold a jump rope handle in each hand.

2. Pretend to swing the rope in a circular motion, and jumping over it with both feet.

3. Keep your knees slightly bent and your core engaged.

4. Jump on the balls of your feet.

High knee tap – 30 seconds

⦿ Do 30 seconds to activate your hamstrings, calves, glutes, quadriceps, and hip flexors

1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart.

2. Run in place, bringing one knee up towards your chest.

3. Tap your foot on the ground in front of you.

4. Quickly switch legs.

Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.

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