Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts.

Its all compound movements, but theres no impact, she explains.

A compound movement is when you work your upper body and lower body at the same time.

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Its little tiny movements that add up to make a really big difference, Lindell says.

Though the workouts only 17 minutes long, your muscles are sure to be quivering by the end.

And when things get extra tough, Lindell will lead you through it with words of encouragement.

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Kelsey Lindell is a Minneapolis-based fitness instructor, the founder of Shape Society Collective, and an advocate for people with disabilities. She has taught yoga sculpt, barre, HIIT, Vinyasa, Warrior Sculpt, and more at boutique and national fitness studios all around Minneapolis including CorePower Yoga and LifeTime Fitness. She has partnered with Nike, Lululemon, and Athleta to combine the power of sweat to bring awareness and funds to causes she cares about. Over the course of her teaching career, she has taught more than 3,500 students and has raised over $30k for social justice and disability-focused organizations.

I believe in you because youre here, and youre giving it your all.

Youre at home working out, nobody sees youyoure doing this for you.

Youre taking care of you, youre getting stronger for you, she says.

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