No
matter what brings you to the gym, you have something in common with
almost everyone else in here: you want to burn the most calories in the
least amount of time possible to see better results. You don’t have to
put in an extra hour at the gym, you just have to use the hour you do
have to its full potential. Here are five ways to do that.
HIIT
As
you might know, HIIT stands for high-intensity interval training. These
no-nonsense workouts are incredibly challenging, but they’re big on
results. Try adding a couple of HIIT workouts to your schedule each
week. Our personal trainers can help you design safe and effective HIIT
workouts.
Increase the Intensity
Even
without HIIT, you can increase your workload within your normal
exercise routine by increasing the resistance or incline on a cardio
machine, or by making bigger, more precise movements in a fitness class:
lift your knees higher, move your arms more quickly, or take longer
steps.
Mix It Up
If
you do the same workout every day, your body gets really good at it and
doesn’t have to work as hard (or burn as many calories) to complete the
workout. Change your routine to keep your body guessing — and you’ll
have more fun, too.
Don’t Lean on the Machine
Resting
your hands on the treadmill or leaning on the elliptical can lead to
injury and it prevents you from getting the most out of your exercise.
Make your body find its own balance and support its full weight to burn
more calories during your cardio machine workouts.
Lift Weights
If
you’re losing weight (and not lifting any), some of that weight is
going to be from muscle. Lifting weights ensures you keep that strength
and definition, which will make you better at everything you do,
including your cardio and your daily life. Plus, maintaining even a
resting muscle requires your body to use more calories than fat does.
For
more ideas on how to burn more calories and get better results with
each workout call Owner of Born Ready Fitness Michael Gulyas at (203)
895–8715 and also visit out website at www.BornReadyFitness.com
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