Tag Archives: interval training
What Makes Interval Training So Effective?
Why is interval training such an effective way to lose weight? There are several advantages to interval training over steady state training. However, I am going to reveal what I feel is the number 1 reason why interval training surpasses steady state. With steady state exercise you may burn between 50% to 60% fat during … Continue reading
Burn 3x More Fat
So, obviously you also want to know how to burn 3x more fat in less than 20 minutes. I stumbled on this method when I was doing research for my graduate work on elite cyclists. It turns out that high intensity interval training has several advantages; primarily it promotes fat burning far better and more … Continue reading
Burn Fat and Gain Muscle: 3 Strategies That Will Guarantee Your Success
The question arises quite frequently whether you can burn fat and gain muscle at the same time. It can be very difficult. However, it is possible. In fact, you burn fat because you gain muscle. Since muscle burns fat, if you increase the amount of muscle you have the more overall fat you will burn. … Continue reading
Getting Rid of Fat – 3 Secrets of Successful Fat Burning
Who else wants to discover the most effective strategies for getting rid of fat and keeping it off? A recent search engine query that I made on getting rid of fat brought up some very interesting and yet disturbing results. Eight of the top ten results suggested outdated and ineffective abdominal exercises claiming to spot … Continue reading
Best Abs Exercise
If you walk in to your local fitness club and ask one of their personal trainers what the best abs exercise is they will probably tell you crunches. Though the trend is finally changing to more efficient ab exercises I am still amazed at how little some professionals know. Continue reading
HIIT Cardio on the Elliptical to Burn Fat
HIIT Cardio on the Elliptical to Burn Fat What if I were to tell you that you could throw out your 60 minute cardio training workout and get even better results in just 4 minutes using HIIT (high intensity interval training)? Could you get excited about it? What if I told you those 4 minute … Continue reading
Stop Wasting Your Time with Worthless Treadmill and Elliptical Machine Workouts!
Stop Wasting Your Time with Worthless Treadmill and Elliptical Machine Workouts! by Mike Geary, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutrition Specialist Author: The Truth About Six Pack Abs Now that I pissed off all of the treadmill and elliptical machine worshipers… let me say that if you truly enjoy mindlessly pumping away on a treadmill or … Continue reading
Interval Training: How Does it Burn Fat?
Interval Training: How Does it Burn Fat? (The Answer Totally Makes Sense) Traditionally, we have been told by many so called experts that if we wanted to burn fat then we need to train in the “fat burning zone.” According to these experts, training in the fat burning zone is the only way to burn … Continue reading
High Intensity Interval Training: Why is it So Effective?
High Intensity Interval Training: Why is it So Effective? by Aaron Ivey ATC, CSCS The comparisons between high intensity short duration exercise (HIT) and low to moderate intensity long duration exercise (LSD) continue to spark conversation and controversy. While there is no doubt that research suggests long, slow endurance type training does have some benefits, … Continue reading
Do You Really Need “Cardio” Workouts?
Do You Really Need “Cardio” Workouts? by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer Author: The Truth About Six Pack Abs In this article, I have an intriguing discussion about cardio workouts, which will hopefully get you thinking differently, and trying new things. You may know I’ve been called the anti-cardio guy before, but … Continue reading