Trainer’s Tip #9: The holidays…so much to do, so little time. However, if you have 10 to 20 minutes you can still fit a good workout in–But don’t do just any workout. Do interval training and compound moves for the best results. Remember: Every minute adds up. A 20 minute workout, if done correctly, will help you maintain through the holiday hustle and bustle. Don’t even have 20 minutes? Break it into two 10 minute workouts. Here are two examples of effective, but quick, workouts: 6 Moves, One Full-Body, Fat-Torching Workout 20 Minute Get-You-Through-The Holidays Workout Bonus: Most of these moves are travel-friendly!
Trainer’s Tip #3: Give HIIT a Shot
Tip #3: Try HIIT (high intensity interval training) I’m not necessarily recommending that you kill yourself every day with Shaun T. and his Insanity workouts. Those definitely aren’t for everyone. But try adding intervals to your runs or strength workouts a couple of times a week. It could be just the jolt you need to get better results. HIIT is really hot right now in the fitness world. And it’s one trend I actually do recommend trying. Why? There’s positive research to back it up. Alternating heartrate-elevating intervals with recovery intervals burns fat faster, and helps you keep burning fat …