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Burn The Fat In 20 Minutes or Less

Are you tired of long boring 30 - 60 minute cardio routines 3 times a week? I was sick of them. If you're like me you dread cardio days that involve endless treadmill sessions. Well you don't have to spend an hour on the treadmill to get the benefits of a good cardio workout. In fact you can get better results in less time, burn more calories over a longer period of time, and burn fat faster. Keep reading to find out how.

So what's the secret? There isn't one really... It's called "High Intensity Interval Training". High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a type of training that requires short intense burst of exercise followed by a short rest for several repetitons. These workouts usually last for 10 - 20 minutes. The short bursts of intense exercise usually last no more than 15 - 60 seconds followed by a short rest usually less than one minute.

HIIT can take the place of your regular boring 60 minute cardio session. Just do the HIIT exercises 3 times a week just like any other cardio program. The great thing about HIIT is that it takes 33 - 50% less time than a regular cardio workout.

Scientist have found that HIIT is more effective at improving endurance and overall fitness. HIIT not only increases your metabolism, but it also keeps your metabolic rate revved up hours after your workout is over. This is a benefit that you don't get from a normal treadmill session. Because you metabolism is charged up for hours after the workout you will burn more calories. Burning more calories means burning more fat, and That's a Good Thing.

There are four workouts that you can do to get started with High Intensity Interval Training.

You can do wind sprints. Wind sprints can be done anywhere. You can of course go to the local track. However they can just as easily be done in your backyard, on the street in front of your house, at the local park, or on a basketball court. First you will want to warm up with a nice jog for a few minutes. This will warm up the muscles and prepare them for action. Next you will want to mark off about 40 - 100 yards ( or meters if you prefer ). Sprint the distance that you have marked off, rest for between 30 - 60 seconds, and then sprint back. Do this 10 - 20 times and you're done.

Another great exercise is running the stairs. This can be done at the local track or high school football stadium. Start with a warm up by walking the stairs for a few minutes first. These stadiums are usually not that large, so just sprint to the top and walk back down, and repeat. Again 10 - 20 times is enough and you're done.

Next you may want to try jumping rope. Warm up by jumping rope at a moderate pace for a few minutes, or by doing jumping jacks. Then jump rope as fast as you can for one minute, slow down but don't stop. Jump rope at a moderate pace for 30 seconds. Then speed up again for one minute, and repeat the process for 10 - 20 times.

Now you can also do HIIT training on the treadmill, stair climber, stationary bike, or a digital rowing machine. For instance to do the workout on the treadmill you'll first want to do a warm up for a few minutes. Then give the treadmill a slight incline, and increase the speed for one minute. Take a short rest, and increase the speed and incline again. Do this 10 - 20 times and you're done.

The thing to remember is that you will have to really push yourself as much as you can to really take advantage of this type of workout. This workout only works if you do, so do yourself a favor and give it all you've got for 20 minutes!

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