Increase Intensity
November 4, 2008
Hit a plateau and can’t seem to lose any pounds? You can get better results – in the same amount of time – simply by increasing your intensity. A plateau can mean your body is fighting to hang on to those 10 or 15 pounds as a buffer against future starvation, especially if you’ve cut calories. Vigorous workouts, on the other hand, signal your body to release those extra fat stores for energy.
Think about doing a 50-50 workout: Do your usual activity, such as walking, but for only half the time; then finish with a new activity like bicycling, jogging, or jumping rope. If you work out at a gym, try 2 cardio machines (maybe a treadmill and an elliptical). By switching exercises mid-workout, you’ll stay fresh, challenge new muscles, and burn more calories because you can give 100% all over again.
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