Unless you're training for a marathon, skip long, slow, distance running -- sprinting builds more muscle. Add a few 10- to 60-second sprints to your run, slowing down just long enough to catch your breath between them. This high intensity cardio training will help boost metabolism meaning your body will burn more calories at rest and help drop those unwanted pounds.
One of the best and most efficient exercises to raise your metabolism to new heights is sprinting. Compared to jogging, sprinting does require more effort, but the effort is well worth it. Jogging raises your metabolism only during the time that you are performing the exercise. Sprinting, on the other hand, raises and maintains your raised metabolism several hours after sprint workout is over. That means that after your sprinting workout is finished, your body is still consistently burning calories, unlike jogging. One published study showed that sprint training for 2.5 hours a week is as efficient as moderate exercise, such as jogging, for 10.5 hours a week. Sprint training, in effect, is nearly 5 times more efficient with regards to time. This means that although you are working harder, you can actually exercise less to gain the same health benefits of jogging. This high intensity cardio allows you to workout out less, compared to traditional cardio, and rest more. Perfect for those individuals who have busy schedules and looking for a quick workout.
Always remember to warm up stretch properly before your sprinting workout. For more workout ideas feel free to contact me at Justin@yourfitnessedge.com.
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