Pick up the Pace - Start Getting in Shape Fast!

Are you stuck in a rut. Does your exercise routine ever get boring? Would you like to lose a few more pounds - fast?

Instead of doing only moderate-level activities, replace some with vigorous aerobic activities that will make your heart beat even faster. Adding vigorous activities provides benefits in less activity time. In general, 15 minutes of vigorous activity provides the same benefits as 30 minutes of moderate activity.

Have you been walking for 30 minutes 5 days a week? On 2 days, try jogging instead of walking for 15 minutes each time. Keep on walking for 30 minutes on the other 3 days.

Would you like to have stronger muscles? If you have been doing strength training 2 days a week, try adding an extra day. Mix it up! Adding some new and different exercises to your workout can help you get results quicker!

You can do all moderate activities, all vigorous activities, or some of each. You should always start with moderate activities and then add vigorous activities little by little.

To mix it up, you can try 30 minutes of biking fast to and from your job 3 days a week. Then play softball for 60 minutes 1 day. Then lift weights for 2 days.

You've mixed vigorous aerobic activity (biking fast) with moderate aerobic activity (softball) and activities for stronger muscles (weights).

With vigorous activities, you get similar health benefits in half the time it takes you with moderate ones.

Remember to also do strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week.
Adding more time

For the quickest results, try to double your weekly exercise and fitness time. Work to be active 5 or more hours each week for even more lasting health benefits.

If you've been in a rut or aren't seeing the results you hoped for try some easy and effective body slimming tips to help you tone up and start getting in shape fast!