8 Proven Ways to Kick Fat Burning Into High Gear

8 Proven Ways to Kick Fat Burning Into High Gear

1.  HIIT Training

High Intensity Interval Training is one of the best fat-activating workouts on the planet! You expend more calories in less time, and you continue to burn calories for the 48-hour period following the workout. No matter what HIIT you do, it’s great for fat blasting!

2.    Sprinting

Sprinting is the HIIT running workout, and it’s great for shredding your leg muscles as well as giving your body a fat-blasting boost. Add sprinting after a good workout–even a regular weightlifting session–and you’re guaranteed to burn through a s***load of fat in 20 minutes!

3.    Sports

The beauty of sports is that they’re a lot of fun as well as great exercise. Start out your day with a pick-up game of basketball at the park, or play an hour after a good weightlifting workout. You’ll find the time flies by, and you’ll get an amazing cardio session while playing a game you love.

4.    Hit the Weights, Hard!

Want to maximize fat burning in your workout? Do the following:

*  Rest no more than 30 seconds between each set
*  Work in the 12 to 15 or 20 to 25 rep range
*  Keep your heart rate above 125 BPM

5.    Switch It Up

Boredom is the arch-enemy of fat burning. The more variety you add to your workouts, the more faithful you’ll be. Don’t HIIT it every day, but throw in some weightlifting, Yoga, sprinting, and sports to mix things up and keep your workouts fresh.

6.    Track Your Meals

Want to make sure you’re eating the right balance of carbs, protein, and fats? Instead of just guessing, track those meals to be 100% certain that you’re getting the right foods. The stricter you are with your diet, the faster you’ll be able to lose that extra weight.

7.    Dry Out

Alcohol is the enemy of fat burning, so it’s time to go through a personal Prohibition. Ditch alcohol–and sodas along with it–and stick with only water. A bit of tea (using honey instead of sugar) or black coffee (ONE tablespoon of sugar at most) can be a good addition, but no juices, sodas, or drinks other than water.

8. Ignore the Scale

Your scales aren’t an indicator of how much fat you’re burning, so don’t worry about it. Studies have shown that weighing yourself every day helps you to be mindful of your diet, but it won’t help you measure fat-burning. Use it to help you form that good habit, but don’t let it tell you how you’re doing!