What is Your Best Kept Fat/Calorie-Blasting Exercise??

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  • Beastette
    Beastette Posts: 1,497 Member
    Housework
  • Shock_Wave
    Shock_Wave Posts: 1,573 Member
    For me it was the :devil:EVIL :devil: Jacobs Ladder although I rarely use it any more.

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  • mkdre
    mkdre Posts: 1
    Zumba
  • tsh0ck
    tsh0ck Posts: 1,970 Member
    jacobs ladder.
  • LiddyBit
    LiddyBit Posts: 447 Member
    Cardio Barre
  • madisonsteelex
    madisonsteelex Posts: 295
    The insanity cardio workouts are only around 400 minutes long and blast RIDICULOUS amounts of calories. You don't have to do insanity the full program, you can just work some of the cardio routines into your workout. Also interval sprints on the elliptical really work for me and get my heart rate HIGH.

    I always like to do intervals because it gives you the best burn and after-burn but this is a super sweet burn on the elliptical in only 20 minutes! I’m so sick of seeing girls do the elliptical on level 15(the automatic level for a cybex) for an hour. It’s pointless, your body gets used to it and eventually you’ll stop burning as many calories that way.

    It’s for a cybex elliptical and it’s hard the first time, but it does get easier! And it’s definitely worth it!

    So my gym only has 3 cybex ellipticals and like a million precor ones, but I love the cybex ones so I always try to get one.

    First, set the incline up to 10(I know but to me, I think it’s actually easier!). Then start off with 2 minutes on level 35, then 2 minutes level 55, 2 minutes level 80, 2 minutes level 95-100, then back down to 80.. etc. Every two minutes changing it, once you reach 20 minutes you should have burned around 300 calories! I burn around 330 when I do it but every body is different(I am 5’2” and weigh 135 lbs). I hope this works for you guys, I really suggest you try it!
  • StacyPervis
    StacyPervis Posts: 32
    I can't stand the gym atmosphere cardio or watching someone on tv following them. I vary running, jogging and speed walking in the neighborhood. I used google earth to get an overhead view of about 6 blocks in my area. I used the measuring tool on google earth to measure distances on various routes. Each block is about 3.5-4 miles around. I have planned routes from my house around the area and end at home. Routes vary from 3-6 miles. If I choose a 4 mile route and still feel like an extra mile, I add another mile and end up back home. I enjoy being outside running and seeing more than the muscle head posing in the mirror or watching someone in shape telling me how to work out on tv.
    I've lost 20 pounds in 2.5 weeks following this and watching my food on MFP.
  • fit4life_73
    fit4life_73 Posts: 433 Member
    Running. But, I think 90% of this is diet.

    Yeah I've heard that it's 80% diet and 20% workout. That was quite shocking to me when I learned about it but I am a witness that it's true. I lost most of my weight while on crutches after a knee surgery. Changing my food intake was definitely the key to jumpstart it all!!

    What did you change about your food? How much did you lose and how long did it take? I'm just curious. I'm getting in a routine for working out but I'm having trouble with the food. Thanks
  • sensitiveaboutmyshit
    sensitiveaboutmyshit Posts: 4 Member
    Bumping for later on.
  • Jordant107
    Jordant107 Posts: 218 Member
    Insanity workouts- that s*** is......................................insane!! :)
    They're not long, but they push you to the limit every time, and they really blast off the fat!!
  • Jordant107
    Jordant107 Posts: 218 Member
    The insanity cardio workouts are only around 400 minutes long and blast RIDICULOUS amounts of calories. You don't have to do insanity the full program, you can just work some of the cardio routines into your workout.
    I agree:)
  • sweettoothfairy
    sweettoothfairy Posts: 212 Member
    My Best Kept Fat/Calorie-Blasting Exercise : PLYOMETRICS :devil:
  • Colofit
    Colofit Posts: 177 Member
    I vary my workouts...Step, kick boxing, circuits and weight lifting... when I lift weights I work in the TRX and kettle bells and they absolutely blast my heart rate up and hold it there!!!!!! Don't forget this kind if weight training as that is what enables you to burn calories in a rested state!!!!
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    Intervals of fast rope jumping and burpees. 45 secs of rope, 15 secs rest, 45 secs burpees, 15 secs rest, 45 rope, 15 rest, 45 burpees, 15 rest.....I do that for a total of 20 mins. Murderous calorie burn that keeps my metabolism going for hours.
  • Natashia524
    Natashia524 Posts: 35 Member
    Running. But, I think 90% of this is diet.

    Yeah I've heard that it's 80% diet and 20% workout. That was quite shocking to me when I learned about it but I am a witness that it's true. I lost most of my weight while on crutches after a knee surgery. Changing my food intake was definitely the key to jumpstart it all!!

    What did you change about your food? How much did you lose and how long did it take? I'm just curious. I'm getting in a routine for working out but I'm having trouble with the food. Thanks

    I've been slacking lately but at one point I completely cut out fried foods and sugary drinks. Now, I eat smaller portions, I pack my lunch with lots of snacks to munch on throughout the day, and I've tried to do more meatless meals (or fish instead of the heavier meats).
  • LizHowerton
    LizHowerton Posts: 329 Member
    Tae Bo
    3

    LOL. Is that even still around??

    Oh hell yeah.....Billy Blanks keeping it strong.

    I love Tae Bo. Sweat is pouring off of me when I'm done.
  • KyleB65
    KyleB65 Posts: 1,196 Member
    Martial Arts sparring. 3 rounds just about wipes me out! The days where we have done 5 rounds, I have walked out 10 lbs lighter!

    My weight is now close to what it should be so no more big changes like this but a 5x 3 min sparring class is still the hardest workout I do.
  • 1holegrouper
    1holegrouper Posts: 323 Member
    Running. But, I think 90% of this is diet.

    Yeah I've heard that it's 80% diet and 20% workout. That was quite shocking to me when I learned about it but I am a witness that it's true. I lost most of my weight while on crutches after a knee surgery. Changing my food intake was definitely the key to jumpstart it all!!
    The only time this is not true is if we have the luxury of being able to workout all day. Then the scales would be tipped. But, for most of us it is all mostly diet. For the time we have to exercise the exercise we do really has to count adn be as efficient as possible. Cardio and compound movements. Its not the only way but it is what has worked for me.
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    heavy lifting in a circuit. I can be in and out of the gym in 30 minutes and be completely wiped out and walking on jelly legs.
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    The insanity cardio workouts are only around 400 minutes long and blast RIDICULOUS amounts of calories. You don't have to do insanity the full program, you can just work some of the cardio routines into your workout.
    I agree:)

    I refuse to do 400 minutes of cardio.
  • BigDaddyBRC
    BigDaddyBRC Posts: 2,395 Member
    Its called getting of the damn couch.
  • alleycat08
    alleycat08 Posts: 8 Member
    The insanity cardio workouts are only around 400 minutes long and blast RIDICULOUS amounts of calories. You don't have to do insanity the full program, you can just work some of the cardio routines into your workout.
    I agree:)

    I refuse to do 400 minutes of cardio.

    I think she meant 40! I agree insanity burns an insane amount of calories.
    Elliptical trainers at efficient too! You can easily burn a couple hundred calories in a short amount of time. I don't think it's really bad on knees either.
  • belgerian
    belgerian Posts: 1,059 Member
    Running 8-9 miles at my lucn hour 5-6 days a week burns about 1300 cal. And I look forward to it and enjoy it.
  • madisonsteelex
    madisonsteelex Posts: 295
    The insanity cardio workouts are only around 400 minutes long and blast RIDICULOUS amounts of calories. You don't have to do insanity the full program, you can just work some of the cardio routines into your workout.
    I agree:)

    I refuse to do 400 minutes of cardio.
    lol typo, obviously. 40 minutes

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