Sentences with phrase «longer cardio sessions like»

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If a slim waist has been your dream for long but you don't feel like it's possible to achieve because it seems like too much work (and let's be honest, you're more on the lazy side), don't worry, you just haven't found the right workout yet — you've probably been reading too much of those articles that praise the fat loss benefits of long, slow cardio sessions or the magical powers of endless series of crunches, and you don't really think you've got the nerves for that.

The trick here is to either do longer but less intense cardio sessions, like 30 - 45 minutes of high pace walking or 30 minutes of riding a bike at a slower pace 3 to 4 times a week, or you can do short (15 - 20 minute), intense interval workouts (HIIT, tabata or fartlek training) 2 - 3 times a week on non-weightlifting days.

I do long cardio sessions because it makes me a better competitor, but I also do HIIT - like work — we just call it Vo2 max intervals.

I was also able to go for a longer cardio session at a higher intensity than normal and like I said I was almost looking for more to do in the gym.

Long story short I gave up all the cardio and cut it back to 2 sessions per week of HIIT training (High Intensity Interval Training) and introduced compound exercises like squats, deadlifts, press ups, bench press and lunges, kettlebell training and TRX.

Eat to fuel for Zumba just like you would for a long run or cardio session.

If you are trying to look like a super hero, extra cardio sessions (or long distance cardio sessions) will kill your gains.

They're quick but intense, so perfect for busy days or to pair with low (er) intensity steady - state cardio like a long walk or elliptical session.

Although it will take a longer amount of time to burn the same amount of calories as an interval session, lower - intensity cardio still offers important benefits like building the aerobic system and promoting recovery.

«A combination of HIIT cardio, total - body strength training, and the occasional long, slow, distance session will burn the fat off the stubborn areas, like your back,» Lowe adds.