NEW YEARS RESOLUTION WEIGHT LOSS THREAD 2013

[CFD]

If you want to accelerate fat loss and cut the time spent doing so try HIIT instead of running/walking or any steady state cardio for that matter. You will burn many more calories during and after the exercise period. With HIIT you will burn more overall cals in 20 min. than you will with an hour of regular cardio.

[midnighter]

Originally Posted by CFD

If you want to accelerate fat loss and cut the time spent doing so try HIIT instead of running/walking or any steady state cardio for that matter. You will burn many more calories during and after the exercise period. With HIIT you will burn more overall cals in 20 min. than you will with an hour of regular cardio.

What is HIIT? I'm interested.

[CFD]

Originally Posted by midnighter

What is HIIT? I'm interested.

It's High Intensity Interval Training. It can vary quite a bit from the exercise performed to the work/rest times. Normally it is done with running or equipment such as an eliptical, treadmill etc. The exercise should allow for quick starts and stops. Basically, after a warm up you will do intervals of work/rest, we will use running as an example as no equipment is needed. You will run at a low pace (rest/recovery) for 30 sec up to 3-4 min as needed, followed by 15-60 sec of all out balls to the wall sprinting followed again by a rest/recovery period and repeat. It is quite challenging so start of with a few intervals and build up. As your fitness level increases time spent on the work intervals increases and the rest intervals decreases. It will kick your butt but is the most effective way to burn fat through aerobic exercise.

[midnighter]

Originally Posted by CFD

It's High Intensity Interval Training. It can vary quite a bit from the exercise performed to the work/rest times. Normally it is done with running or equipment such as an eliptical, treadmill etc. The exercise should allow for quick starts and stops. Basically, after a warm up you will do intervals of work/rest, we will use running as an example as no equipment is needed. You will run at a low pace (rest/recovery) for 30 sec up to 3-4 min as needed, followed by 15-60 sec of all out balls to the wall sprinting followed again by a rest/recovery period and repeat. It is quite challenging so start of with a few intervals and build up. As your fitness level increases time spent on the work intervals increases and the rest intervals decreases. It will kick your butt but is the most effective way to burn fat through aerobic exercise.

That sounds cool. I have a ProForm treadmill here in my office room next to my computer desk. I think it has a setting that does that automaticly. It speeds up and down, adds incline and decline. I will try it tomorrow morning. Thanks CFD.

[CFD]

Originally Posted by midnighter

That sounds cool. I have a ProForm treadmill here in my office room next to my computer desk. I think it has a setting that does that automaticly. It speeds up and down, adds incline and decline. I will try it tomorrow morning. Thanks CFD.

Many treadmills and elipticals do have HIIT programs installed. Please listen to this as I don't want you having a heart attack lol. HIIT is intense when performed correctly, always start with the easiest intervals your tredmill will allow until you get a feel for it. If you can do it, some cannot, the results are well worth it. I think you will soon learn why it is usually limited to 20-30 min, it is intense.

You might want to do a search on it and watch a few videos to see what you're in for.

[driyac]

Originally Posted by CFD

If you want to accelerate fat loss and cut the time spent doing so try HIIT instead of running/walking or any steady state cardio for that matter. You will burn many more calories during and after the exercise period. With HIIT you will burn more overall cals in 20 min. than you will with an hour of regular cardio.

As much as I want to incorporate hiit into my training, I don't. I am running atleast a half maybe the full Cincinnati Flying pig this year.

I ran the half last year.

So I need to keep my long distances, running, walking consistent.

[CFD]

Originally Posted by driyac

As much as I want to incorporate hiit into my training, I don't. I am running atleast a half maybe the full Cincinnati Flying pig this year.

I ran the half last year.

So I need to keep my long distances, running, walking consistent.

Do some research on HIIT. As well as being superior in fat loss it also builds strength AND endurance which is beneficial for your needs.

[driyac]

Originally Posted by CFD

Do some research on HIIT. As well as being superior in fat loss it also builds strength AND endurance which is beneficial for your needs.

Trust me when i say this, There is no replacement for running 12 , 16, 18 miles. NO matter how many sprints you do. It is about being able to maintain. However Hiit can assist in increasing your speed, it will not increase your distance.

[CFD]

Originally Posted by driyac

Trust me when i say this, There is no replacement for running 12 , 16, 18 miles. NO matter how many sprints you do. It is about being able to maintain. However Hiit can assist in increasing your speed, it will not increase your distance.

I disagree. Building strength, endurance and improving cardio vascular fitness is definately beneficial to long distance running.

[bubsy73]

It's been awhile since I've last updated. I'm now down 11 pounds....yay! I might even look halfway decent for our family trip to Disney in Florida in 2 weeks! Can't wait!

[RubyCamaro]

Hey crew. I'm still here. The mirror and my clothes still show I am losing fat but as per susal for me it is not really showing on hte scales much. I'm used to that, it has always been t he way it is for me. As I get out my summer things I can tell my shorts fit quite a bit more loosely. I still need to find a new class. As much as I hate the YMCA I may end up having to join. The warming weather is helping. I can get outside & work more & work on the car.

[JoeP@TeamBeckyD]

17.2 lbs

So not a real big difference from the last report, but
progress none the less All things considered,
a trip to New York last week and a HUGE Polish meal this
week - I'll take it. Back on track and looking for
another lb next week!!

Congrats busby76 - great job. Looks like you are doing a
great job with the fitness tracker app. I should probably
check in from time to time

Good job RubyCamaro. You dare to bring fudge again to
Camarofest and I'll hang you from a tree!!! J/K it was
great!!

[Bonnie]

CONGRATS BECKY!!!!!!!

That is awesome, be proud of yourself for living the healthy lifestyle, the scale may not always show weight loss at every moment but you are in much better health and thats whats most important,
I am maitaining my weight, which is a healthy weight for me (not too skinny) and trying to tone up and build muscle so I never step on a scale, just measure inches and make sure I always do my best to eat healthy and show up on training day lol trying to get a good 4 to 5 days of cardio a week.

[Bonnie]

Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

Hey crew. I'm still here. The mirror and my clothes still show I am losing fat but as per susal for me it is not really showing on hte scales much. I'm used to that, it has always been t he way it is for me. As I get out my summer things I can tell my shorts fit quite a bit more loosely. I still need to find a new class. As much as I hate the YMCA I may end up having to join. The warming weather is helping. I can get outside & work more & work on the car.

I'm so excited about the warmer weather too!! Losing inches is always a challenge, how much weight are you trying to lose??