Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Rev Your Metabolism with quick workouts

Found this in Marie Claire...it's some short work out ides that will help raise your metabolism when you don't have enough time for the gym

Kickstart Your Metabolism



No time for a long, intense workout? James Timmons, Ph.D., at the Heriot-Watt University of Edinburgh, Scotland, suggests this quick and stunningly effective sprint protocol:

1. Hop on a stationary bike (or other cardio machine).

2. Pedal as fast as you can for 30 seconds.

3. Cool down for one minute.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 five more times.


According to Timmons, subjects who followed this exercise regimen every day for two weeks saw not only a 6 percent boost in aerobic capacity but also a 23 percent improvement in insulin control during this period.

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