Metabolic Resistance Training

I am just starting to research this type of training. It sort of sounds like circuit training taken to the next level. I discovered it while reads a pdf on losing the last stubborn fat written by John Romaniello, and it intrigued me, as the best thing I had found up to that point was HIIT or Tabata training (another form of interval training).

Here are some links to some stuff on it:

http://lifelongfitness.net/metabolic-resistance-training-what-is-it/

http://www.articlesbase.com/fitness-articles/metabolic-resistance-training-how-to-achieve-maximum-results-1816953.html

Here is an example workout that someone posted:

Metabolic resistance training is essentially cardio with weight, either bodyweight or dumbbells, kettlebells, or barbells. No useless slow workouts on the treadmill!

For example, you might try these circuits:

1. Push press with 2 kettlebells or dumbbells followed by a forward lunge. Rest as little as possible and complete for 10 minutes.

2. Burpees – as many as you can do in 10 minutes resting as little as possible. There are several different progressions of burpees you can do so make sure you are using the most difficult version you can handle.

3. Squat to overhead press followed by renegade rows: Try 5 squats and overhead presses followed by 5 renegade rows. Continue in this manner, resting as little as possible, for 10 minutes.

(Found at http://workoutsforhome.com/2010/02/05/metabolic-resistance-training-an-important-part-of-your-fat-burning-workouts/ )

I have some others as well, and it looks like a very useful tool for losing fat, especially with the long period of time it raises your metabolism.