I am going to experiment on myself this afternoon (I am my favorite subject) and see how quickly I can get a good workout in. I suppose this begs the question "What is a good workout?". For some a good workout might be no workout! However, for me a good workout is one where I walk away feeling like I challenged my body and mind and used my time wisely. For today I'll try a full body circuit with timed 90 second breaks between rounds. This type of exercise spikes the body's fat burning capacity and keeps you using extra oxygen for days to some, and oxygen use=calorie use! It is similar to driving a car; who will burn through more gas, the guy who drag races stop light to stop light or Steady Neddy who stays a constant speed? The drag racer will, and it's the same thing with calories. That's why research shows that high intensity training bursts followed by active rest periods is THE best way to change body composition (i.e. lose fat and gain muscle). The best part is you can get done with a great workout in a fraction of the time of traditional exercise! Note-this type of exercise is not for everyone, so consult a physician before starting an exercise program.
My workout today:
Wall sit/curls
Lunge/shoulder press
Smith bench press/reverse pushups
Dips/calf raises
I will try to post my time and pics later! Wish me luck.
Yours in Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC),
DietDoc
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