7-Day Weight Loss Guide: Is Cardio Exercise a Waste?

Do I think cardio is a waste of time?

Well, it can be. But most importantly, if you want to lose fat in a short amount of workout time, is cardio-only the best fat loss workout? I know it's not.

The best loss workout is the one that gives you more fat burning results in less workout time. So you have to combine the best strength training and cardio exercise - and that means free weights and intervals.

Now for this week's guidelines... 

Monday
TT Workout. Do everything "unilaterally" today. That means one limb at a time. For example, if the workout calls for squats, do split squats. If you are supposed to do dumbbell chest presses, do 1-arm alternating dumbbell chest presses instead.

In the May TT 300 Fat Loss workout, I've used two unilateral exercises that will destroy your abs. Get the workout at www.TTMembers.com

Tuesday
30 minutes of activity. I was recently asked if Yoga is good for off days.

It is. Please note, if you are not very flexible, you could be very sore after your first yoga classes...so be conservative. Don't over-do things. 

Wednesday
TT Workout. Add 5% more weight to your main exercise, and reduce the number of reps per set by 1. Keep perfect form of course, but increase the intensity.

You might even find that you can do all of the reps with this new, increased weight. That will lead to more Turbulence, and more calories burned. If you want to increase your interval intensity instead, do the same - increase your speed or resistance by 5% on the treadmill or bike.

Thursday
30 minutes of activity. Get Outside. Take to the park for a walk, or get started on your yardwork for the summer.

Friday
TT Workout. Do one extra set for the exercises in your first superset. For example, if you are using the original TT for Fat Loss program, Workout B, then you'll do an extra set of Squats and Chinups in this workout. This will make for a whole lotta turbulence goin' on.

Saturday
30 minutes of activity. Check in with your social support group and trade fat loss secrets. Share your best fat loss recipe with your group.

Sunday
30 minutes of activity. Plan, shop, and prepare. Try a new source of lean protein, such as elk, bison, or ostrich.

Get more results from less time in the gym with Turbulence Training,

CB

P.S. Are you getting ready for the May TT 300 Challenge?

I put together a special TTMember's-only 300 workout in the latest TT workout of the month.

You'll train for 4 weeks and then give this 300 workout a try. Let me tell you, not only is the 300 workout a lot of fun, but you'll love the 4-week preparation program I put together for you. 

You can get this new program at www.TTmembers.com