How can you break a stubborn weight loss plateau\u00a0without spending more time training or any fancy equipment?<\/p>\n
Here are 3 simple tricks to help you break a weight loss\u00a0plateau….<\/p>\n
This tip has two parts \u2013 so I guess I\u2019m cheating already\u2026<\/p>\n
Incomplete recovery is one of main principles of metabolic resistance training, so you won\u2019t get the full benefits if you wing it (that is, train without a timing device). The GymBoss timer is my #2 best friend. That’s after coffee, of course (duh!)<\/p>\n
Listen, you\u00a0have to work hard for a rest!<\/p>\n
You know when you\u2019re slacking off and taking a cheeky rest break in your workout. Hey, I can even tell when my clients are playing tricks. There is not enough time to check Facebook, emails or go to the shop and buy a drink between sets in a fat loss workout.<\/p>\n
But remember, it\u2019s very important to monitor how you feel<\/strong>. Pushing hard to the limits and completely destroying yourself are two very different categories. Getting dizzy and throwing up is not cool. End of story.<\/p>\n With everyone short on time these days, density sets are the solution. Only have 10 minutes to workout? No dramas. Set up your total body circuit and go hard to complete as many rounds as possible with the time you have.<\/p>\n Just ask my high-profile clients in New York. Instead of a whole one hour session, you come 15 minutes late and leave 10 minutes early, and STILL get a fun, killer workout done that leaves you dripping in sweat and uplifted with positive energy. Please note I don\u2019t condone this lateness.<\/p>\n One thing you must pay attention to is your form<\/em><\/strong>. If you get fatigued and become sloppy, that is a big warning sign to slow down or stop and take a quick break. Sorry to break it to you, but this is not the Olympics.<\/p>\n Remember we\u2019re aiming for workout quality<\/em><\/strong>. The goal is to challenge and push your limits in a safe environment. Poor form does not help you accelerate fat loss results; it will only send you to the ER.<\/p>\n Doing more single-legged exercises in your workout will increase the calorie burn, challenge your stability and get you faster results. Boom!<\/p>\n What are my favorite killer one-legged moves?<\/p>\n Excellent questions! I\u2019m so glad you asked.<\/p>\n (a) Favorite bodyweight exercise:<\/strong><\/p>\n Bulgarian split squats (brutal on your quads but efficient – the pain is only short lived). For extra fun, add in a hop. Good times.<\/p>\n (b) Favorite conditioning exercise: <\/strong><\/p>\n I have two so this is a tiebreaker situation.<\/p>\n – One legged burpees.<\/strong><\/p>\n Just when you thought burpees were fun… try it with one leg and let me know how it goes for you! \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n You can also do this with a TRX for serious fun, fat burning times. 8-10 each side will toast you. Add a push up into the equation if you\u2019re feeling extra adventurous. Total body awesomeness!<\/p>\n – Single leg walk outs.<\/strong><\/p>\n Balance on one leg and do a hand walkout to plank position, do a push up and return to starting position while still balancing on one leg. Tricky, but it\u2019s fun and creates a metabolic flush to help you burn more calories in less time.<\/p>\n Here’s a quick video with a few different variations you can try…<\/p>\n(b) Use Density Training<\/h2>\n
2. Do Single Leg Exercises<\/strong><\/h2>\n