Using Interval Training for Maximum Fat Loss

For those of you who know me I am a keen advocate of using Intervals for burning fat. It is time efficient and ultimately yields greater results.

But what would be the most effective piece of equipment to use?

Let’s look at the pros and cons of my top-two and then you can make a decision yourself:

1. Treadmill

Pro: I have found this to be really effective for fat loss when combined with a sensible eating plan and resistance training. If you are new to the treadmill and can’t quite manage the running element of it then stick to walking with bursts quick strolls for your allocated time (30s to a minute). The most bang for your buck.

Con: High Impact and when you are overweight this can wreak havoc on your joints. Keep to walking or the bike.

2. Bike

Pro: Intervals performed at HIGH resistance have found to be effective. Again easy pedalling combined with spurts of high cadence resistance is the name of the game here. Do not be frightened to ramp up the resistance on this. Great if your joints are crying at you to stop!

Cons: Forward leaning for prolonged periods of time can put excessive strain on your lower back particularly if you are already carrying yourself forward through working at a desk or in the car for periods of the day.

Having said that, excess weight also does that for you. So get up and off the fat!

JL