Exercise tip

Sometimes exercise is daunting, but taking a break can be beneficial. Try to slice and dice cardio for a better post-workout fat melting. Exercisers who did two half-hour stints of moderate cycling with a 20-minute rest in between burned 10 percent more fat afterward than when they cycled straight for one hour, scientists at the University of Tokyo say. Try this method the next time you need to shake things up at the gym or find yourself at a weight loss plateau. Use the downtime to work on a strength training move (like the total trimmer) or enjoy a smoothie from the gym café.

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Chelsea R. Jul 1, 2008, 2:23pm EDT

cool thanks! i love smoothies!

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Rodney R. Jul 1, 2008, 2:24pm EDT

good info

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Steph A. Jul 1, 2008, 2:27pm EDT

Thanks Sandy! Only two more weeks until I can work out again!

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strongthrufight E. Jul 1, 2008, 2:39pm EDT

neat tip

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Brian M. Jul 1, 2008, 2:44pm EDT

Yep, I've heard it before too. Good idea.

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Risa G. Jul 1, 2008, 3:32pm EDT

I've heard that before. I find that if I exercise for small amounts of time, 3-4 times a day, and for several days, it is less daunting than doing a 60 minute work out every day. I don't have the patience to do all that cardio. I do a 20 minute walk and then I come home and do 10-15 minutes of light weights. Or heavier weights. When you trick your muscles, by using different groups, it makes losing a bit easier.

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Kim M. Jul 1, 2008, 7:23pm EDT

good tips!

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Carla B. Jul 1, 2008, 9:42pm EDT

That's a good tip. That's one of the reasons that I go on two shorter walks a day now, instead of just one longer one. The other reason is because my toddler can't handle long walks yet. It's easier on both of us to take two shorter walks. Otherwise I have to carry him half the time, and that's not fun, though it probably is good exercise!

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Patty H. Jul 2, 2008, 12:05am EDT

thanks

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Janie E. Jul 3, 2008, 9:37pm EDT

Cool tip!!!

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Emily White Sep 19, 2008, 7:38pm EDT

Another way to shake up your routine is to try a completely new exercise. Here are some tips for starting a new exercise routine on my buzz blog on prevention.com.

http://buzz.prevention.com/community/emily09/in-a-fitness-rut-join-a-team

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