Travelling for the holidays? It doesn’t have to derail your exercise habit–Bring this workout with you. It can be hard to squeeze in exercise when you’re out of town, but this one is short, intense, and to the point. You can do it pretty much anywhere–Just grab any towel and you’re good to go! It’s cardio and strength rolled up into one workout, targeting your whole body while simultaneously getting the heart pumping. Do 8-20 reps of each, depending on your fitness level, and repeat the circuit for a total of 2-3 times through. Don’t forget to spend a few minutes warming up/cooling down. Focus on maintenance while …
Tip #22: Is the best cardio workout fast and short, or slow and long?
When you’re on the treadmill, do you go fast and short, or slow and long? Which type of cardio workout burns more fat? On just about every piece of cardio equipment, you’ll find that notorious “fat burning” program. This program keeps your heart rate pretty low and your exercise intensity moderate. It follows the premise that when you exercise at a lower percentage of your maximum heart rate, ie, the “fat-burning zone,” you burn a higher percentage of fat. But does it really burn the most fat? The answer is no. The problem is, because you’re working at a lower intensity level, you’re …