There are 2 things you should always avoid when you exercise…
Especially if you’re over 40 years old, and you want to crank up fat burning…
Mistake #1:
Using “Isolated” exercises instead of movements that use Multiple Muscle Groups…
Any kind of “Isolated” exercise should be used exclusively to build muscle in a lagging body part—but single-muscle-group exercises will NEVER help you burn fat faster.
For example: dumbbell curls, leg extensions, or other one-joint movements are great if you’re already a lean machine,and you want to focus on building muscle in a specific area of your body…
But they’re a terribly ineffective way to burn calories and ramp up fat burning during your workouts.
Instead, aim for exercises like squats, yoga-style-pushups, mountain-climbers, burpees, or other full-body movements.
Using these types of exercises will burn more calories in a mere 30 seconds than most “isolated” exercises can burn in 10+ minutes.
Mistake #2:
Lifting too heavy instead of alternating between “intense” and “light” movements…
A huge trend in the fitness world right now is the non-stop “Insanity-Style” workouts…
While this may be very effective if you’re already in great shape…
It’s NOT the best way to maximize fat burning—especially if you’re over 40.
In fact, alternating back and forth between higher intensity movements (continuous push-ups or squat thrusts), along with “lighter” movements (wall sit or plank) you’re able to burn way more fat, because you train both systems at the SAME time…
System one is your anaerobic (power/strength), while system two is your aerobic (cardio/endurance)…
This will lead to a MUCH more effective fat-burning workout, while speeding up recovery and preventing injuries.
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