Interval Training: 4 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Own Results
These tips which you’ll read in this article have been termed “secrets” by some people. They are really no secret, but should be seen as common sense instead. By following the tips given here, you’ll be able to see the results - you’ll lose a noticeable amount of body fat. Read on to learn four ways to lose excess fat.
First, you need to focus on burning carbs, not fat when you’re working out. You might think this is counterintuitive, but hold on; this actually is common sense. Carbohydrates help you to burn off more calories after a workout, which is how you’ll lose weight faster.
With interval training using heavy resistance, you’ll actually continue to burn calories for hours after your workout, unlike an old fashioned cardio workout and lifted light weights. This will help you to lose fat while building muscle.
The second tip involves using a range of repetition during your strength training exercises. For you to be able to train more muscle fibers and burn more calories, use a range of repetitions within the same workout session. Use between 5 and 12 reps per set in order to work the muscle the most effectively. Doing this will burn more carbohydrates and allow as much muscle growth as you can handle, but only if you are keeping the calories low. Call this getting the most results in the least amount of time.
For the third tip, you will use a stationary bike for intervals, if you can, because cycling against a resistance will help you maintain muscle mass. The bike will also let you do quite a bit of mechanical work, which is a main determining factor in creating an “after-burn” with this kind of workout routine.
Remember, I’m not talking about a relaxing ride here - you want fast pedaling spinning style here. Use high resistance to keep your body burning off fat more quickly. Only cycle using the highest resistance setting.
The last tip here is also common sense. Eat more - rather, eat more often. A recent study by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that eating six times per day is more beneficial than eating three times a day and typically involves a lower calorie intake. You’ll be able to keep cholesterol and insulin levels this way too. Eat more protein and fiber to see quicker results.
To lose fat; and lose it quickly, you have to change the way you think and turn your back on those traditional methods which aren’t producing results for you. Try these tips out and watch the results - they’re pretty dramatic.