As an expert in the field of weight management I was approached by BEFIT MAGAZINE for my seven top tips to increase the amount of caloires burnt during a gym workout, I thought I would share them with you!
1. Mix it up.
When resistance training perform an upper body exercise followed by a lower body exercise. This makes the heart work harder by pushing oxygenated blood upwards initially then immediately to the lower body. For example: Tricep pull down à Leg press àChest pressàLeg curl
2. Incredible Intervals
A workout routine including high intensity cardio followed by moderate intensity periods will increase calories burnt and cardiovascular fitness. After warming up attempt 2 minutes at an intensive pace, return to usual pace for 3 minutes and repeat four times.
3. Back to the school play ground.
Skipping is a full body workout. Including just 10 minutes at the end of each workout will not only burn over 100 calories but improve flexibility, co-ordination and balance.
4. Be a flamingo.
Perform all free weight exercises standing on one leg or alternatively on a bosu ball. Not only will you boost the burn but also tone your core.
5. Don’t wait for weights.
Performing resistance exercises prior to cardio will allow you to utilise energy stores to ensure correct technique and maximum reps and weight are performed. The body will then turn to its fat stores to burn during cardio.
6. Work that body
Incorporating explosive entire body moves, called plyometrics into your workout will not only increase the after burn effect, meaning more calories are burnt post workout but also improve strength, flexibility and innovation of muscles. Try press up à burpee straight jump, repeat 10 times.
7. Don’t forget to stretch
Research has found that incorporating an aerobic stretch sequence such as 10-12 of the popular yoga sun salutations can increase strength by up to 19%. More muscle means more calories burnt throughout the day.
