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Interval Workouts For Women Accelerate Fat Loss
Many women shy away from interval training workouts because they think they consist only of 200m - 400m repeats that guys do who are intent on working out like an athlete. In reality, interval workouts are the backbone of proven successful programs, such as the ultra-popular Fit Yummy Mummy by Holly Rigsby, as well as the best-selling P90X Home Workout Course. Interval workouts can be designed just about any way you want them. The main criteria is that there is a sustained burst of almost-maximum anaerobic energy (15-60 seconds) between periods of active rest. 
* The entire session will last 20 minutes, max...after you warm-up, or even after your weight training routine. * Although running (example: sprint 30 seconds/walk 30 seconds) is the most common type of interval training, you can design routines with a stationary (or road) bike, swimming, or even calisthenics. * Several women in my gym utilize interval workouts in conjunction with their weight training routine. (30 seconds intense bench press/30 seconds ez jump rope for several sets, then 30 seconds assisted pull-ups/30 seconds crunches for several sets.) * Please keep in mind, interval workouts for women are demanding. You will sweat much more, you will breathe hard, and you will definitely get a little red in the face. (Remember, interval training is THE cardio of choice for female athletes.) * However, as great as interval workouts are for your body, they CANNOT overcome a bad diet. * Your fat loss while participating in interval training will be much more pronounced when you are making good food choices, and maintain a healthy weight loss diet. * Your fat loss while utilizing interval training will also be accelerated with regular and consistent weight lifting workouts for women. * When first beginning intervals, just do them once per week in place of your usual daily cardio. After you become stronger, you can go twice a week...but give yourself 2-3 days between sessions.
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