Burn More Calories in Less Time
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Burn More Calories in Less Time
Achieve Fat Loss with Intense Workouts
Summary:
To reach your fat loss goals, it's crucial to increase the intensity of your workouts. Here’s how you can do it effectively.
Keywords:
Fat loss, circuit training, interval training, burn calories, weight loss, exercise, tone, ideal body
Body:
When working with clients, I emphasize intensity as a core element of every workout. Intensity plays a pivotal role in distinguishing those who achieve their fitness goals from those who don’t. Elevating workout intensity not only helps burn more calories but also elicits a stronger cardiovascular response, making your sessions more efficient.
For those aiming to burn fat and tone up, increasing exercise intensity is key. There’s a common myth that higher intensity workouts mean you stop burning fat, while low-intensity workouts are better for fat burning. Here’s the truth: at low intensity (<70% max), fat serves as the primary fuel source. However, at high intensity (>75% max), carbohydrates become the main fuel. Yet, high-intensity sessions lead to more calories burned overall. Since one pound of fat equals 3,500 calories, burning more calories ensures a negative energy balance.
One effective way to boost intensity is by combining full-body compound circuit training with interval training. Full-body workouts engage more muscles, burning more calories. The sustained intensity challenges your body as your heart rate stays elevated.
Benefits of Circuit and Interval Training:
1. Reduce Boredom: Unlike traditional steady-state cardio or weight lifting, interval and circuit training infuse variety and excitement into workouts.
2. Increase Post-Exercise Calorie Burn: Interval training boosts post-exercise energy expenditure more than steady-state exercises. After intense sessions, the body continues burning calories as it repairs muscles and restores energy. Studies show that metabolic rates stay elevated for hours after interval training compared to steady exercise.
3. Burn More Calories: For example, 30 minutes on an elliptical machine with steady pacing burns around 292 calories, whereas 30 minutes of intervals can double that to approximately 584 calories!
Sample Workout:
Here’s a workout designed to challenge and invigorate:
Warm-up:
- Bike, treadmill, elliptical, or rower for 5-10 minutes
Circuit (45 seconds per exercise, 15 seconds rest):
- Lunge walks with lateral raises
- Plank on stability ball
- Squats with medicine ball shoulder press
- Push-ups
- Side bridges
- Reverse pull-ups
- Burpees
Interval Training (cardio equipment):
- 20 seconds at 100%, 40 seconds at 70% (repeat x5) for 5 minutes
Repeat Circuit and Interval 3 times.
Total Workout Time: 45-60 minutes
If you’re interested in experiencing an intense workout and achieving your fitness goals faster, consider the revolutionary Fitter U MP3 personal training program. It’s a cost-effective alternative to traditional personal training!
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Written by Yuri Elkaim, BPHE, CK. © 2006 Total Wellness Consulting. Do not reprint without permission.
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