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JOE Wicks , the author of Lean In 15, is sharing his fitness secrets with The Sun to help you get into shape.

His 15 minute workouts will have you sweating your way to a six-pack, and you'll lose pounds thanks to his low-fat and tasty 15-minute meals.

Joe says that he hates fad diets and that his plan is about making healthy choices
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Joe says that he hates fad diets and that his plan is about making healthy choices

Joe praises high-intensity interval training as a great way to improve your fitness.

His 20-minute workout is suitable for everyone . You can do it at home and there’s no equipment needed.

His program involves working hard for 30 seconds, followed by 30 seconds of rest for just 15 minutes.

When you’ve completed a workout, don’t just jump in the shower and forget about it, take a few minutes to give yourself a pat on the back
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When you’ve completed a workout, don’t just jump in the shower and forget about it, take a few minutes to give yourself a pat on the backCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

The warm up

It is important to do a short warm-up to get your heart going.

Joe recommends:

  • Jogging on the spot to elevate your heart rate
  • Star Jumps
  • Toe Touches
  • Lunges
Stretch around to open your chest
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Stretch around to open your chestCredit: The Body Coach
Tap your toes
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Tap your toes

The workout

Lunge Jump

 

Keep your back straight
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Keep your back straightCredit: The Body Coach

Lunge with one leg forward, then jump and swap legs

Do this as fast as you can for 30 seconds.

Remember to keep your back straight and get low!

Plank

Support yourself with your arms
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Support yourself with your armsCredit: The Body Coach
Then down on your elbows
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Then down on your elbowsCredit: The Body Coach

Great for your upper body and your core.

Get in the press up position and alternate between a plank with straight arms and a plank on your elbows.

And move across the matt as you do it.

Continue for 30 seconds and rest for 30 seconds.

Burpee with a sidewards jump

Jump up and to the side
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Jump up and to the sideCredit: The Body Coach

Joe does a burpee but with a twist - when he jumps up, he jumps to the side.

He jumps to left and right for 30 seconds. Do this quickly to get your heart rate up

Mountain climber

Bring your knees up to your chest
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Bring your knees up to your chestCredit: The Body Coach

Get into the press up position bring one knee up to your chest, and then the other.

Do it really fast!

Joe says that it is important not to beat yourself up if you have a blow-out when it comes to your diet
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Joe says that it is important not to beat yourself up if you have a blow-out when it comes to your dietCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

And one final tip from Joe....

Share your success

Social media is a great way to keep you motivated.

Following other people’s workouts, uploading your weight-loss success or posting healthy meals you’ve cooked from scratch can keep you on track – especially when you receive nice comments.

Find out how to get rock hard abs with Joe here.