5 Step Power Cardio Plateau Buster

If you need to burn fat sooner, power up your workouts. For sure, a plateau buster, power cardio will torch fat and shape your body better. Do more work in less time and get better results. Power is basically how fast your muscles can produce force. Power exercises will also help you push through boredom, which is inherent with repeated cardio exercise.

A common problem that exercisers run into all the time is---"I have hit a wall (plateau)!" All of the early success associated with starting an exercise program can send you into a tailspin when you reach a plateau. You become frustrated and wonder "what am I doing wrong?" You probably just need to change up your exercise routine and you'll be okay.

Have you been working out at the same intensity for the last 8-10 weeks. If you were "out-of-shape" when you started, you probably worked out at a slow pace.....that will stop working as you get better conditioned.....One of the best ways to "bust thru a fat loss plateau" is to speed up and shorten your cardio and weight training routines.

Doing these types of short burst workouts will change your hormones allowing your body to naturally regulate fat burning, appetite and moods. You will shape your bulkier, fast twitch muscle fibers when doing exercises at full speed.

Too many long, slow cardio sessions wastes time and eats away at your muscle mass. Short, intense cardio sessions also burn more fat and calories during and after your workout.

Here's an example: instead of doing cardio on the elliptical machine, do your cardio with 5 power exercises. All it takes is 20 intense minutes. It can go something like this:

1. Jump rope, fast, 1 minute
--Walk 1 minute

2. Sprint 50 yards, walk back and sprint 50 yards again
--Walk 1 minute

3. Jumping Jacks, fast, 1 minute
--Walk 1 minute

4. Barbell or dumbbell Power Step Ups (pictured above, knee high platform), 10 repetitions each leg, explosive with control
--Walk 1 minute

5. Bodyweight squat jumps, fast, 20 seconds
--Walk 1 minute

Rest 3 minutes between circuits. Repeat this circuit 1-2 more times.

If you don't like these types of exercises, then pick exercises that you like. I know that squat jumps won't work for those with knee or back problems. As long as you change it up and keep it interesting, you will will make progress.

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Mark Dilworth, BA, PES

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