by Lillian G Griffin Many people want to get fit and lose some weight. Joining a gym and starting a good exercise program is a good first step but when you get to the gym you will notice that not everybody there is getting results. Going to the gym in not the answer but what you are doing once you get there is what will make the difference for you. In order to see the results from a new exercise program you are going to have to break a sweat. That means working hard enough so that your heart rate gets into the training zone and stays there for a while. There are some scientific studies that show that if you keep your heart rate at the lower end of the target zone for a longer period of time your body will burn more fat stores than carbohydrates, however if you want to drop fat from your body that is the most difficult way to do it and you probably won’t even succeed. Burning fat stores as an energy source when you exercise is not nearly as important as the amount of calories that you burn altogether. For instance you may burn 350 calories from fat during an easy 60 minute workout but if you add in some challenging high intensity intervals during that same 60 minutes you could end up burning 750 to 1000 calories or more and that will help your body lose weight much more efficiently. HIIT or high intensity interval training is probably the most effective fat loss tool that you can add to your fitness program. The plan is to get your heart rate into the target zone and then maximize it for 30 to 60 seconds at a time, taking your heart rate up to 905 or more of

your max, and then let it come back down and repeat. By doing HIIT you can actually cut your cardio workout time in half or more and still get better results for fat loss. To determine your target heart rate training zone, take 220 and subtract your age, then take that number and multiply it by 60% and 80%. This will give you an estimate of your target-training zone. You will need to keep your heart rate in this zone during your workout for the best results. Another important aspect to losing weight and maximizing your fat loss at the gym is to lift weights. The fact is that in order to burn the most calories by just living everyday you must have more muscle. Muscle is biologically active and it helps your body to burn more calories just by being there. Fat is basically an inactive substance and it does not help your body burn any calories at all. While exercise is important the most crucial aspect to getting results from any fitness program does not happen at the gym. 6-pack abs are built in the kitchen, not at the gym. Incorporating a highly nutritious diet is the most important aspect of any fitness plan. You will never see the best results from an exercise plan unless you consume a good diet. If you want to maximize your fat loss the most important fundamentals should be to incorporate some HIIT into your cardio routine, start a good weight-training program and improve your diet. If you do all of these basic things you will see results quite quickly. About the Author: Acai berry can be a healthful contribution to your weight loss plan. For more information visit my weight-loss pill site.

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