Start off 2012 Strong with New Year’s Resolution #1: Implement Interval Training
Personally, I hate cardio but the harsh truth (from mother nature not me!!!) is that you are not going to burn off your “holiday fun” without doing it. Cardio doesn’t have to be long and boring. You don’t even need a gym to do it! Here is my New Year’s cardio strategy:
Make yourself a music play-list (or several) that total anywhere from 30 minutes to 1 hour in length and make sure the jams you choose will pump you up and take your mind off of what you are doing! Next, hit your neighborhood hard by performing 1-block-long jogging intervals. It’s so easy to do! Just walk for 1 block and then jog the next block. Repeat this until the play-list ends. Do this 3 days a week and you are bound to see results!
That’s it. We’re just going to eat some more snacks and do a little walk/run through the neighborhood a couple times per week. It’s all about baby steps! Check back during the week for some more tips on how to make this plan work and I’ll see you next week with a couple more tips on getting the body you want.
I’m going to try it! I had my second baby in February and I’m definitely not where I want to be. I look forward to more articles…. Wish me luck!
Yes! This is a great way for you to start working off the baby weight! Some back exercises will also be useful for correcting your posture. Stay tuned for some video demonstrations on how to train your back muscles. Good luck Nikki!
I got the Pandora app on my i-phone and cardio has never been so exciting!I have been interval training for 30 minutes every morning before work for 1 month now. I have lost 8 lbs and I feel awesome! Thanks for all of the motivation and helpful tips. I love you!