Get Your Sh*t In Gear & Succeed
There’s no denying the importance of a kick-you-ass cardio workout for trimming your waistline and of course supporting your health. The truth unfortunately is that most of us are wasting valuable time on the treadmill.
The big problem with cardio is getting into too much of a routine exercise is a rampant problem. Over time, doing the same cardio workout over and over again is going to produce little in terms of results. Your metabolism won’t feel much of an impact, and that means a lot of wasted time at the gym.
Of course, many people also use cardio as an excuse to slack off, or at least, don’t push themselves the way they should, regardless of the routine. So rather than let you get away with it, let’s get all our sh*t in gear. The following is one of the best cardio plans to boost metabolism and really help you feel the burn!
Ready to get shift your cardio workout into overdrive and boost your fat burning metabolism?
High Metabolism Cardio Workout
The key to maximizing your efforts and getting the biggest boost possible is to start thinking a little differently about cardiovascular exercise. While the treadmill and elliptical can still be used effectively with the right approach, what works best is to incorporate a variety of exercises that challenge your body in a number of different ways.
The following workout combines traditional cardio, body weight exercises, and sprinting in a way that keeps your heart rate up and your metabolism in high gear.
I recommend replacing your old cardio routine with this one at least 2 days a week, and work your way up to 3 days a week, alternating with traditional (but intense) cardio like running and cycling.
Here’s how to get the best metabolic boost from cardio. Perform the following exercises in order, resting for no more than 30 seconds between exercises.
- 5 minute warm-up on treadmill (moderate speed)
- 3 minute treadmill hill sprint (incline of 4-5)
- 12-15 lateral lunges with dumbbells (each side) (view exercise)
- 6-12 wide-grip pull-ups (view exercise)
- 2 minute treadmill hill sprint (incline of 4-5)
- 12-15 woodchoppers with dumbbell (view exercise)
- 3 minutes jump rope
- 2 minutes jumping jacks
- 1 minute knee tucks on bench (view exercise)
- 1 minute ab crunches (view exercise)
- 5 minutes flat treadmill sprint (high intensity)
- 5 minute cool-down on treadmill (light speed)
At the end of this workout, you’ll have burned a ton of calories, worked up a serious sweat, and given your metabolism a serious boost!
This workout alone will keep you burning fat and calories all day long, in addition to leaving you feeling focused and energized. This makes it a great workout to do first thing in the morning to jumpstart your day.
Don’t forget to hydrate and refuel your body after an intense cardio workout like this. For one of the best natural sources of fuel, try Vita Coco Coconut Water. Not only does it rehydrate, it’s also packed full of healthy electrolytes and is low on the calorie scale.
If your focus is on building lean muscle mass, then you might also consider a high quality whey protein supplement like Gaspari Nutrition Myofusion – one of my favorites!
Looking for more intense cardio plans to boost metabolism? Check out my Cardio Kickboxing Workout here.
Have any questions or feedback about my High Metabolism Cardio Plan? Please leave a comment below…
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