Fastest Weight Loss Results!

This is probably one of the best-kept secrets in the fitness world. Well, I guess it's not really a secret. Any fitness professional will tell you that interval training is the fastest way to burn fat. Here's a basic intro to intervals.

Every interval workout will have a hard working period and a recovery or moderate working period, usually 30 seconds-one minute long. You can adjust your intervals to your current fitness level, but don't be afraid to push yourself!



For instance, if you'd like to be outside or on a treadmill, you could do :

1 minute fast walk / 1 minute jog

1 minute jog / 1 minute sprint

1 minute walk / 1 minute sprint

And you can also vary your sets. For instance, you could do 5 sets option one, 5 sets option two, etc.


Why is interval training so great?
Well, for one, it keeps your body guessing. When your body is doing one activity for long enough, it will get used to it, and you will stop seeing results. So, if your body has to intermittently adjust to something new, it is going to work harder. You are creating an energy (and oxygen) deficit when you train with intervals. In addition, your body will be searching long after your workout session for energy (ie. burn fat).

What's the key?
There's a trick to these, for sure. Your working period has to be tough. Not just tough -- difficult! Also, your resting periods should be easy enough to where you can catch some breath. Obviously you shouldn't make this too hard on yourself, but it really pays off to push it! Lastly, don't overdo it. This exercise works optimally about 3 times a week. Any more than five and you'll be burning muscle which is (most likely) not what you want to be doing.


More examples:
On the stationary bikes- with high resistance, 30 seconds sprint, 30 seconds backed off
                                    - with high resistance, 30 seconds jog, 30 seconds sprint position 3
On stairs- run up 5 flights, jog down 5 flights
              - run up 1 minute, walk down all flights
Treadmills and ellipticals- these usually have an interval setting that can be customized to your time frame and intensity.
Jump rope- 30 seconds fast jumps, 30 seconds slow jumps