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3. RUN WILD
"I change my route and my pace as often as I can," says Bamber. "I just improvise." For instance, when he's running on flat, relatively dull terrain, he'll spot a tree or stop sign a couple of hundred yards ahead and sprint to it, and then slow to a jog until his breathing has returned to a normal rate. Then he charges toward his next mark. Try it yourself. Run sporadic intervals, with one thing in mind: As soon as you hit a mark, have a new one in sight. "This keeps your brain and body active," says Dos Remedios. As a result, you'll always be working hard without having to check your watch constantly. 4. TRAIN HARDER
"I love the idea of going on an amazing hike up a mountain, but doing it at a trot," says Bamber. "The tricky footfalls keep my mind engaged." Is there a portion of your workout that you're walking when you could be running? Think about it. Raising your intensity may be more important for burning off belly fat than how often you exercise or for how long, report researchers at Smith College, in Massachusetts. Kick your workout into a higher gear.
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