Fitness From the Pro

We have talked about Circuit Training a few weeks ago, and Interval Training as well.  Today I’m going to put on new twist on Interval Training to add to your fat burning workouts.  Let’s first go over some basics.  Like we all need to exercise most days of the week for at least 30 minutes.  At the beginning of any exercises session, we use up the stored glycogen the body uses for energy.  After about 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise the body uses up the stored glycogen and THEN starts using stored fat for energy.

Previously, I suggested to use time for your interval training.  Today, I’m suggesting you use different pieces of apparatus in the gym for your fat burning workouts. Perhaps you’ll start off with the treadmill for 20 minutes.  Then directly move on to the elliptical machine for 20 minutes and finally use the rowing machine for the last 20 minutes.   The next day perhaps start off on the bike, move to the stepper and end with the arc trainer.    Keep mixing up your cardio equipment in 20 minute intervals.  The only time you stop is to move from one apparatus to the other.

The challenge intervals is up to you.  Like working really hard for 30 seconds and rest for 30 seconds.  Increasing the harder increments and rest increments.  Refer to the website fitnessfromthepro.com for instructions on that.  However, cycling from cardio apparatus to cardio apparatus is one of the best fat burning workouts you can use.