I wanted to let you know about the importance of interval training in your quest for fitness and especially fat loss. If you've opened up your Transformation Manual, you'll notice that there is a 12 week interval program that increases in intensity each week. However, you'll also notice that there is little if any mention of long duration cardio in the manual. You may be asking, why is this?
Research has shown that interval training burns up to 9x more calories than a typical long, slow duration cardio session (walking on the treadmill/elliptical for 45-75 minutes). This is because of what is known as the EPOC effect. Interval training puts your body in position to burn fat/calories for up to 24-48 hours post-workout (that's when you are all done). Long,slow duration cardio doesn't do this so although you may burn more calories DURING the longer, less intense workout, you burn MORE TOTAL calories AFTER the workout has ended with interval training.
Have you ever done interval training? If not, start at week 1 in the Transformation Manual and give it a try. By all means feel free to continue with the longer cardio sessions but if your goal is fat loss, don't make them your priority. Intervals first, slower cardio second.
Post your comments and let me know how you are feeling this week! I look forward to hearing from you.
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