Fit Yummy Mummy Blog – Post Pregnancy Weight Loss – Flat Tummy Workout

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Pamela MacElree (co-founder of KettlebellAthletics.com) came down to Louisville this week for business, boot camps and some filming for her upcoming Kettlebell DVDs! You know we could not pass up the opportunity to get a Kettlebell workout in!

Just used an interval training soundtrack and Pamela put a series of challenging Kettlebell moves together to perform to the timed intervals.

Great way to add variety and spice up your fat loss workouts!

This is a 4-5 round metabolic Kettlebell training circuit consisting of

You know the saying all too well….but when it comes to our workouts – why is it so hard to break away from the same old routine – especially if you are getting ZERO results!

Aren’t you getting tired of putting all your time and effort into your workout routine only to get nothing in return?

Since you are Ready to get Back on Track with your fat loss plan, I just want to be sure you do so WITHOUT making the same mistakes from the past.

To help, I am reposting a special coaching call from my Yummy Mummy Makeover series where my Husband Patrick interview me about the workout mistakes women are making and HOW to turn your workout into a fat blasting, body shaping routine!

This is a exclusive FREE coaching call and you can catch it Here!

Before you listen in, here’s what I want you to consider:

Your Workout Needs a Makeover If….

1. You are a “cardio queen”
Cardio…the exercise of choice when it comes to Burning As many Calories As Possible so you “Lose Weight”.

What is your goal?
Well if it is to get rid of the stubborn fat – your goal needs to be Fat Loss – not weight loss. Cardio plays a role, but there is a more effective method that cuts the time you spend in half – if not more.

2. You Resist Resistance Training

Get the inside scoop on why resistance training is the most effective way to reshape your body and the ONLY way to increase your Metabolism.

Discover what types of resistance training workouts are Best for targeting stubborn fat.

3. You are Into Resistance Training but perform it After your Cardio Session

Find out why working out in this order will hinder your resistance training results.

4. You follow Your Favorite Routine Over and Over Again

Find out why your workout needs variety and what you can do to keep the metabolism boosting benefits coming.

I also reveal my top workout secrets for super-charging your metabolism, burning more fat, achieving a flat tummy and getting the body you want in just 90 minutes a week….all from home!

Listen in and implement these workout makeover strategies today!

No More Wasted Time!!!!
It is TIME to Get the Results you have been Working so Hard to Achieve!

It’s true!

How much have you invested in your cardio program?
What results have you achieved in return?

Traditional cardio is zapping your precious time, energy and motivation.

There is a better way ~ a cardio short cut!

Intervals

What are intervals again?

“It’s been a couple of weeks since I switched from the Nordic Track to treadmill-less intervals, and I have to say that I am already seeing results!” July 7th ClubFYM Forums: “I finally worked up the courage to ditch my Nordic Track (which I have used for the past ten years!) and tried the treadmill-less intervals today.

Banking your results on the calories burned on a treadmill? “Holly, It is hard for me to reconcile that when I was doing a longer cardio workout it would say I burned 500 calories and now when I do the short burst intervals for 15 minutes it says I only burned 160 calories. A few people told me the treadmill reading is wrong anyway. What do you think?” Thanks, K Great question! When Fat Loss is your goal, your concern and focus needs to lie in boosting your metabolism so your body burns more calories 24-7 – not just during the time you are “doing cardio”. A lot of women fall prey to the number of calories burned on a treadmill for it is immediate feedback…immediate gratification that they are making progress – and their efforts on cardio will erase the # of calories they indulged in the day before. Well this number can be off by as much as 30% as it does not account for several variable….such as: ~ your body fat percentage. A person who has a higher percentage of body fat will usually burn less calories than a person with more muscle mass. ~ your fitness level. If you’re new to an activity, you’ll usually burn more calories than a fit person doing the same activity. To further the issue, the typical “Cardio for Fat Loss” mindset is: The more calories I burn, the faster I will lose weight, the more weight I will lose. That is great, however, immediate calorie burn is not what makes a difference on your body’s ability to burn more fat and calories all day long. The elevated calorie burn you see on a treadmill diminishes and goes back to “normal” shortly after the cardio session ends. This means your body is burning less overall calories. Consequences of Long Duration Cardio Plus, the longer you “do” cardio, the more you put your body at risk of taking energy from or burning lean muscle. This is NOT good if Fat Loss is your goal. Muscle is the foundation of your calorie burn…the more lean muscle you have – the more calories you burn – all day, all night….sitting down, standing up, sleeping, watching TV….not just when you are exercising. So in essence – women find themselves doing more and more cardio based on the # of calories burned and the fact that they end up having to do more and more since the entire process ends up backfiring and slowing down their metabolism. It is very common for women to end up doing long bouts of cardio just to maintain a body they are not happy with, feeling nothing works and there is no other option. This is why a balanced fitness program is a must. Not only must you have a concern for supportive nutrition but also a fitness plan that addresses how much lean muscle your body holds. Resistance Training is the heart of a true fat loss program for it addresses how many calories your body burns 24-7. Following a progressively challenging resistance training workout plan increases your lean muscle and the more lean muscle you have, the more calories you burn – and the LESS Cardio you will have to do. Interval Training Short burst intervals are not going to show a huge increase in calories while you perform them. Take a look at my example from yesterday: Yep – after 13 super intense and sweaty minutes – I only burned 112 calories! If this was my only measure of success – can you see how I could quickly feel defeated and NOT want to stick with this type of cardio plan? I do not fret! Due to the intensity and nature of this intervals workout, I know my metabolism will continue to stay elevated for 24-36 hours afterward. Traditional cardio – while yes has some benefits – will not give you this benefit nor the advantage to faster and more effective fat loss. Super Busy? Finding it hard to fit your workouts in? Then why would anyone choose to spend the precious time the do have “doing cardio”? Intervals are short! As busy women, we just do not have the TIME to spend hours every week on the treadmill. Short burst intervals not only allow you to use your time more effectively, but also BOOST your Metabolism for there is no risk of the loss of lean muscle from long cardio sessions. So my advice is to not base your success around this feature on the treadmill. You will get results simply by following a balanced resistance training program that incorporates intervals – instead of hours of cardio! In need of a workout plan that delivers more results in less time? The Fit Yummy Mummy Fat Loss System maps it all out for you – helping you focus your cardio sessions on short, but intense intervals to help you see faster fat loss results. Additional Resources for Interval Training INTERVALS: The TRUE Fat Burning Cardio Crack Your Cardio Comfort Zone at ClubFYM.com for video tutorials and suggestions for variations on intervals. Is Steady State Cardio better than Intervals…According to Who?

~I drive my son Tyler to school each morning and for the past couple weeks have noticed a LOT of women out walking the neighborhood. My first thought is – Good for Them! Getting out and getting active is the first step to a sound fitness plan. Then I begin to wonder if they are supplementing this form of exercise with other habits that will help promote fat loss. While walking does have a long list of benefits, it is only one small piece of the fat loss puzzle.

How to Get Results with your Cardio Routine

Crank Up the Intensity – Reduce the Time

This is your formula for maximum fat loss.

Trouble is, we start OFF doing this and slowly but surely, our results seem harder to attain.

You’ve embraced the idea that Long, Boring, Steady State Cardio is just not going to cut it when real world fat loss is your goal.

Click HERE =>WHY Intervals are More Effective than Steady State Cardio for a recap.

You changed your cardio routine up and are trying the interval style routine – something like this…