3 Amazing Fat Burning Interval Training Options
Here are some great tips from my buddy Craig Ballantyne….
If you are looking to cut down on the amount of time you spend in the gym without jeopardizing your fat loss goals, then including interval training alongside your strength training program is the only way to go.
Just imagine spending half the time in the gym – if not more – and
getting way better results. Isn’t that what you deserve?
I thought so.
And to make the notion of ditching long, slow, boring cardio even
more convincing is the fact that you will be far less susceptible
to sustaining an overuse injury with interval training.
For some of you, however, the thought of giving up your daily
cardio machine routine is too much to bear. But not to worry
because you can still use your favorite machine, but we’ll just
tweak things a bit so that you get more out of your workout in half
the time.
1) Interval Training Option #1 – Classic Intervals
For example, try incorporating intervals on the treadmill by
running hard for 30 seconds, at an 8 out of 10 intensity level,
followed by 60 seconds of light recovery at a 3 out of 10 intensity
level.
That is one interval, and so you will repeat this process up to 6
times, while using a five minute warm-up and a 5 minute cool down.
Each week try to do more squats in the same amount of time. This
may sound easy, but trust me; it can be as difficult as you make
it!
2) Interval Option #2 – Short Burst Squats
I personally recommend a Gymboss timer for this type of training,
but it isn’t essential.
So, for the bodyweight interval training you will do as many
bodyweight squats as you can for 20 seconds and then hold the
bottom position for 10 seconds, then repeat your squats for 20
seconds, and then hold at the bottom for 10 etc. Repeat these
intervals for 8 rounds.
3) Interval Option # – Kettlebell Swings
If you have a kettlebell, you can do swings or kettlebell squats for
30 seconds and then walk for 30 seconds and alternate for 6-10
rounds. That’s a great way to finish a fat burning workout.
Alright, so those are just three of the countless ways in which you
can include interval training into your workouts that will burn fat
faster and help you avoid spending more time than necessary in the
gym.
=>Check out more bodyweight workouts from Craig<=
Angie Schumacher is a Certified Fitness Professional who trains clients in her home and is a Women's Boot Camp Instructor in Colorado. She is the author of The Fat Blasting Boot Camp Program and has offered a one stop website to help you with all of your health and fitness needs. Please visit www.BuildingABetterU.com to find exactly what you are looking for!
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Nice post Angie for Fat Burning Interval Training Options.
I have long used interval training to boost my fat burning. I like to do light cardio with light weights. It boosts my metabolism quickly and shortens the length of my workout.
And weights are soooo great for women!
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Great post. I am just starting to add HIIT to my training regimine to try and make better use of time on those days when I am short of, well, time. Thanks for adding some options.
Interval training is one of the best ways to burn fat efficiently and quickly. In addition, i like to shorten my rest periods and do circuits combining exercises to boost the fat burning effect.
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This is what i’m all about. No time wasted at all. I like to mix mine up with variations of cardio through martial fitness.
Hit the pads, jogs & jumps. But as long as you enjoy you have won.
Smart ideas! I totally appreciate trainers who keep fitness honest, with no tricks or gimmicks. I’m a personal trainer in Toronto, and my clients would love your tips.
Keep up the great work!
Cheers,
Sebastien Rahman
Personal Trainer Toronto