#1 Be Active Every Day.
Back in the day, body building gave us the idea that the human body is supposed to work very hard and then rest and cover. Unfortunately this has lead to the idea that you need to take 3 or 4 days off each week that have less activity and hence slow down your calorie burning furnace.
While recovery is always necessary, you don't always need to take the day off. Sure, you might not want to run 10 miles each day, but it's far easier to make the fat drop when you fit some sort of activity into 6-7 days a week rather than just 3 or 4.
#2 Spread Your Activity Through the Day.
It's far easier to keep a hot metabolism through multiple bouts of activity rather than getting all of your activity all at once.
If possible, break your activity into shorter mini workouts through the day. This is also a great way to boost your energy level for the next few hours.
A great way to do this is to walk or ride a bike as part of your commute or do a little strength training in the morning and then finish off later in the day. This strategy is also great for those who have a hard time fitting in a full hour in at the gym after work.
#3 Find Things that Drain Your Energy and Eliminate them Whenever Possible.
A high energy level is your greatest weapon in fat loss. In fact, I often tell people that your energy level is in fact your metabolism. So if your energy level is low, so is your fat blasting metabolism.
So be sure to get enough sleep, and pay attention to foods that give or take away energy. You can also focus on daily habits like watching certain TV shows or hanging around some people at work that might steal your energy. Be ruthless in your protection of your energy level. If someone or something was costing us money we would usually notice and make a stand, but when it comes to our energy level we tend to let people and habits push us around far too much.
#4 Get Out!
Gyms are great, but I always find my best calorie torching activities are done in the great out doors. It doesn't matter if you hike, bike, row, walk, jog or play tennis. Getting outside at least twice a week can really make a difference in your energy level and motivation. Plus it's sometimes far easier to be active for a longer period of time when you're not just watching the clock tick down while doing a gym based workout.
#5 Be a Rebel, Break a Few Rules!
Every fitness plateau happens for the same reason; we set up our workout program around a few rules and we stick to those rules like glue.
Such examples could be working out for 45 minutes, doing cardio for 30 minutes, always lifting for 10 reps, staying in a certain heart rate zone or doing the same exercises in a certain order.
Once you have been working out for a couple of months, your body has adapted to the rules you now follow and doesn't see much reason to change any further.
Challenging the rules you follow is the fastest way to shake things up. You don't have to always do 10 reps, you don't have to do 45 minute of cardio and you can do your order of exercises backwards. When it comes to fitness few rules are set in stone and going against our current workout and lifestyle rules is always sure to make something happen.
Back in the day, body building gave us the idea that the human body is supposed to work very hard and then rest and cover. Unfortunately this has lead to the idea that you need to take 3 or 4 days off each week that have less activity and hence slow down your calorie burning furnace.
While recovery is always necessary, you don't always need to take the day off. Sure, you might not want to run 10 miles each day, but it's far easier to make the fat drop when you fit some sort of activity into 6-7 days a week rather than just 3 or 4.
#2 Spread Your Activity Through the Day.
It's far easier to keep a hot metabolism through multiple bouts of activity rather than getting all of your activity all at once.
If possible, break your activity into shorter mini workouts through the day. This is also a great way to boost your energy level for the next few hours.
A great way to do this is to walk or ride a bike as part of your commute or do a little strength training in the morning and then finish off later in the day. This strategy is also great for those who have a hard time fitting in a full hour in at the gym after work.
#3 Find Things that Drain Your Energy and Eliminate them Whenever Possible.
A high energy level is your greatest weapon in fat loss. In fact, I often tell people that your energy level is in fact your metabolism. So if your energy level is low, so is your fat blasting metabolism.
So be sure to get enough sleep, and pay attention to foods that give or take away energy. You can also focus on daily habits like watching certain TV shows or hanging around some people at work that might steal your energy. Be ruthless in your protection of your energy level. If someone or something was costing us money we would usually notice and make a stand, but when it comes to our energy level we tend to let people and habits push us around far too much.
#4 Get Out!
Gyms are great, but I always find my best calorie torching activities are done in the great out doors. It doesn't matter if you hike, bike, row, walk, jog or play tennis. Getting outside at least twice a week can really make a difference in your energy level and motivation. Plus it's sometimes far easier to be active for a longer period of time when you're not just watching the clock tick down while doing a gym based workout.
#5 Be a Rebel, Break a Few Rules!
Every fitness plateau happens for the same reason; we set up our workout program around a few rules and we stick to those rules like glue.
Such examples could be working out for 45 minutes, doing cardio for 30 minutes, always lifting for 10 reps, staying in a certain heart rate zone or doing the same exercises in a certain order.
Once you have been working out for a couple of months, your body has adapted to the rules you now follow and doesn't see much reason to change any further.
Challenging the rules you follow is the fastest way to shake things up. You don't have to always do 10 reps, you don't have to do 45 minute of cardio and you can do your order of exercises backwards. When it comes to fitness few rules are set in stone and going against our current workout and lifestyle rules is always sure to make something happen.
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Past episodes:
-Why traditional core exercise is wasting your time, plus one exercise that doesn't!
-3 ways sugar and simple carbs can be eaten so you don't spike your blood sugar and gain fat!
-Learn why 90% of all exercise is not going to help you shed any fat whatsoever!
Watch each week for tips for living the fitness lifestyle you were meant to live!
Only at http://www.TheFitRebel.com
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