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Harder or longer?

ElizaGeorge
ElizaGeorge Posts: 140 Member
edited February 6 in Fitness and Exercise
You like that title, eh? ;)

I've noticed my calorie burn decreasing with each workout recently! I go 3 miles on the elliptical at resistance intervals of 5 then 8. I I'm generally in the gym around an hour. Should I bump the resistance higher or go for more miles?

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  • wilmnoca
    wilmnoca Posts: 416 Member
    Intensity over duration always! It increases your calorie burn post workout for longer.
  • Adc7225
    Adc7225 Posts: 1,318 Member
    I tend to agree, intensity over mileage. I work out in the morning and due to limited time I have to up my intensity.

    But be careful, my former work-out buddy kept showing off and getting injured. Take it slow :wink:
  • MG_Fit
    MG_Fit Posts: 1,143 Member
    Disappointed.
  • tiggerhammon
    tiggerhammon Posts: 2,211 Member
    Personally, I like it harder and longer!

    Okay, seriously though, I would go longer. Speed will catch up, work on your endurance.
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