Training for Fat Loss

You already know what I will say first. Fat loss comes from a proper nutrition plan primarly and not so much the style of workout you do. However, there are 3 big things you can do in your workouts daily to enhance the expenditure of calories and progress faster in your fat loss goals. So let’s tackle 3 main things you should start doing in your next training routine.

1. Keep short rest intervals

If your goals is mainly fat loss then I wouldn’t see why you would focus on training like a power lifter and taking 5 minutes in between sets. I’m not saying it wouldn’t work but this won’t optimize your fat burning goals faster. Instead keep your rest intervals shorter. Try and make your entire training feel like a HIIT workout. If you own a fitness tracker like a FitBit HR or an I-Watch then keep close eye to your heart rate and how many calories you are burning thorough your workouts. Keep rest intervals between 30-45 seconds to max in between sets. You might not be able to lift very heavy on each set but you’ll definitely be challenging your muscles and heart. Choose a weight that is still challenging to your body and strength. Don’t go extremely light and increase the rep range, that’s not what I am talking about. I’m just saying keep your rest intervals shorter.

2. Choose big exercises

What do you think will burn more calories? A squat or a triceps extension. If your answer was the squat, then you are correct. Choosing the right exercises can dramatically not only change your physique but burn more calories than other movements. Choose movements that will require big muscle movers. If you are going to do isolation movements (like bicep curls or lateral raises) then superset them back to back. The key is to not just isolate on muscle over and over again. Burn more calories per workout by moving bigger muscle groups.

3. Keep your strength

Most people that start dropping calories also start dropping the intensity in the gym. Unless it’s unsafe, your doctor or physician told you otherwise or you simply can’t do it, keep lifting and challenging yourself with heavier loads. The myth has already been bunked that decreasing the workload and increasing the reps doesn’t burn more fat. Why would it when pushing heavier weights demands more energy from your body? In fact several of my clients get stronger as they keep dropping calories. It’s all in your mind! Stay strong mentally and stay strong physically.

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