I am the first to admit that it is not fun to push yourself. When I was powerlifting I dreaded the 3 hour squat workouts…but I had an amazing training partner that LOVED SQUATS! It is human nature to constantly comfort and reward ourself throughout the day. Look at Starbucks for example… They are constantly upselling you with the following one liner “would you like to add a delicious pumpkin bar with your latte”? Well sure….I can comfort myself! We have been taught from an early age that food can be comforting just like grandma’s chocolate chip cookies when we were upset. Have you ever noticed that large commerical gyms are loaded with low impact cardiovascular machines or selectorized circuit equipment? Have you ever noticed that the ellipticals are packed…I guarantee 45 minutes of the elliptical is alot easier than 45 minutes of running on the treadmill and people wonder why they cannot drop excessive body fat? Why do people choose the easiest cardio? Is it the low impact theory that draws people to the elliptical? Have you ever noticed that it is hard to elevate your heart rate on the elliptical once you have been using it for 4 weeks…the same for the treadmill? Have you ever noticed it is easier to run on the treadmill versus outside running? 
What would you say if I could guarantee you to burn excess bodyfat with proper nutrition in little as 1 hour a day?
Our bodies are very smart when it comes to fat burning. Nobody wants to step out of their comfort levels when it comes to fitness. What type of fitness would we do in a gym if the elliptical or treadmill was never invented? How about interval training with weights and short durations of anaerobic training? Interval training guarantees to push you out of your comfort level. I am a big fan of Tabata training, Hiit Training, and the CrossFit method of training for burning stubborn body fat! Here is a very effective Tabata program that will guarantee to push you out of your comfort level to pave the way for fat burning!
The Tabata program has a sequence of the following. Repeat this Tabata then proceed to the next Tabata.
- Bodyweight Lunges alternating feet: 20 seconds then Ice Skaters ( lateral) for 10 seconds. Rest 10 seconds. Repeat 4x
- Bodyweight pushups: 20 seconds to front abdominal planks 10 seconds. Rest 10 seconds Repeat 3x
- Mountain climbers: 20 seconds then Burpees for 10 seconds. Rest 10 seconds. Repeat 3x
- Bear Crawls ( side ways) for 20 seconds then chair tricep dips for 10 seconds. Rest 10 seconds. Repeat 3x
- Lying abdominal bicycles 20 seconds then laying face down supermans for 10 seconds. Rest 10 seconds. Repeat 4x
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I am going to give this a try on the days I dont have Boot Camp!!! Thanks Steve. I do well when I have a specific plan.
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