Fitness Tip 10:
“High Intensity Interval Training (aka HIIT) is a great way to burn a ton of calories in less time! HIIT involves repetitions of high intensity followed by recovery periods. For example, try running on the treadmill for2 minutes at a fast pace followed by 2 min of a moderate walk. Repeat this cycle for 20 minutes.” -Becky Conti, Merritt Personal Trainer
Fitness Tip 9:
Fat Burning Workout Tip – “Prolonged low or moderate intensity workouts are the key to optimal fat burning. Thirty to sixty minutes of aerobic activity each day, such as running, walking, swimming, cycle, Zumba, Body Pump or any other class, does the trick. The more often you do this, the faster you lose weight.” –Ray Salas, Merritt Personal Trainer
Fitness Tip 8:
“Do not weigh yourself after a workout. You will only be measuring the amount of water weight you have lost. The best time to weigh yourself is first thing in the morning.” -Kelly Whalen, Merritt Personal Trainer
Fitness Tip 7:
“Warming up prepares the body for physical activity. Be sure to warm up for 5-10 minutes at a low-moderate intensity to help your body have a more efficient workout.” -Flora Gamble, Merritt Lifestyle Consultant
Fitness Tip 6:
“A great way to stay motivated is to train for something in particular. Pick something like a 5k and work towards that goal for the next few months.” -Kerri Rafferty, Merritt Personal Trainer
Fitness Tip 5:
Lose Weight Faster Tip – “Creating an after burn is important in order to continue burning calories even after your workout is complete. Intense workouts three times a week with low intensity workouts in between will help to keep your fat burning metabolism higher for a longer period of time.” –Ray Salas, Merritt Personal Trainer
Fitness Tip 4:
“Using props, such as stability balls in Pilates, can be beneficial for increased intensity and enjoyment but only after you have set a solid foundation of the basic mat exercises. You may want to take several basic classes prior to incorporating props into your routine.” -Bob Mcdowell, Merritt Pilates Instructor
Fitness Tip 3:
“Try to eat 5-6 small meals instead of 2-3 big meals per day. This
will keep the metabolism running all day long and prevent blood sugar
spikes which lead to excess fat storage.” -Becky Conti, Merritt Personal Trainer
Fitness Tip 2:
“For maximum calorie burn during a resistance training workout make sure you perform exercises that utilize all or many of the larger muscle groups in one movement. For example, you will burn more calories performing a wall squat with a bicep curl than just performing a bicep curl by itself or even doing squats…and then bicep curls later.” -Kelly Whalen, Merritt Personal Trainer
Fitness Tip 1:
After Workout Snack Tip – “After a workout your body has depleted its energy source and needs more fuel in order to continue burning those calories. It is crucial to replenish your body with a protein rich snack within the first twenty minutes after a workout.” –Ray Salas, Merritt Personal Trainer
