Shake Up Your Routine, Melt Pounds
Sprint for 30 seconds every two minutes to jump–start weight loss
After months of bonding with your couch, the needle on the scale has crept up and you're finally back to working out. Before you pick up where you left off, consider the results of a recent study from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, California: When runners hit the pavement again after a long break, they didn't drop pounds until they significantly increased their mileage beyond what they used to do. "Unless you gained a lot of weight, if your routine only helped you maintain your weight before, that's all it will do now ," says study author Paul Williams, Ph.D. To slim down, add high–intensity intervals, 10 minutes to each cardio session, or an extra workout each week. You'll be back into your favorite jeans in no time.
