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Cut Your Workout Time in Half &<br />
Get Even BETTER Results with<br />
THESE 10 KEY FACTORS<br />
by Dana Lee Chapman, Fitness Coach & Master Instructor, Founder of RealFit.tv<br />
We are all looking for a short cut to a better body fter training hundreds of women men for the past years,<br />
one thing is for certain, the better you feel about yourself, the easier it is to feel happier in all other areas of your life<br />
too. So, wouldn’t it be nice if we could shave off some time & cut to the chase?<br />
There are key factors in maimiing your time while you are working out, regardless of the type of eercise you choose,<br />
so you are no longer a slave to your workouts. These factors apply to all activity & can affect your very next workout. It’s time<br />
for faster results with far less of a time commitment!<br />
If youd prefer to follow along to my training video, go to Realittv enter your name email That will bring you to a page<br />
with more explanation on each of the following points. This article can be used as a follow-along worksheet.<br />
1<br />
1. Are you tracking your burn with the RIGHT heart rate<br />
monitor or device?<br />
The right heart rate monitor will help you truly measure the<br />
intensity you are putting into your workouts. It’s not just for<br />
the calorie burn, it’s to show you how hard you are pushing.<br />
It’s an “honesty” device.<br />
2<br />
2. Are you well hydrated?<br />
osing even of fluid from your body will slow your metabolism<br />
down. It’s vital to sip water throughout your workout,<br />
but even more importantly, stay hydrated the rest of<br />
the day.<br />
3<br />
3. How well-rested are you?<br />
Over-training slows the rate of effectiveness in your workout<br />
Rest days are crucial to seeing results faster I know that<br />
seems counter-intuitive. But, muscles are tissues that tear &<br />
need time for repair. Working out back-to-back only breaks<br />
them down further.<br />
4<br />
4. Are your hormone levels in balance?<br />
Stress can impact metabolism & therefore calorie burn. Too<br />
much cardio such as cycling or running can have a negative<br />
impact on your hormone balance. If your cortisol levels<br />
are high on a consistent basis, your body will be in constant<br />
state of holding onto fat for survival. Which leads me to….<br />
5<br />
5 Are you strength training?<br />
The more lean muscle you have, the more calories you<br />
burn. Strength training will also do wonders for balancing<br />
your hormone levels ess cardio, more strength times<br />
per week) & you will see changes in your physique faster<br />
than any other training method.<br />
6<br />
6. Are you performing exercises with proper form?<br />
Using the full range of motion can easily double your calorie<br />
burn. If you are unsure of proper form, it is always best<br />
to work with a personal trainer. However, I coach extensively<br />
on form in my videos on Realittv<br />
7<br />
7. Are you being honest & working at the proper<br />
intensity with every workout?<br />
Don’t half-ass it or you will also half-ass your calorie burn.<br />
oing back to , a heart rate monitor will keep you honest<br />
8<br />
8. Do you breathe fully & completely during your<br />
workouts?<br />
Deep, full breathing will dramatically improve your calorie<br />
burn.<br />
9<br />
9. Are you eating at least 90 minutes before your<br />
workout?<br />
our blood will either digest R go to your muscles ive<br />
time to digest & all effort will be in the muscles.<br />
10<br />
1. Have you consumed alcohol 24 hours before your<br />
workout?<br />
lcohol slows the metabolism for hours after consumption.<br />
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