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weight because they become more sedentary in general and yet they are eating the same foods they are used to. Adding short, high intensity interval training sessions to your routine will help in burning fat. Resistance training will also change the shape of your body and increase your metabolism by building more muscles. You will start to look (and feel!) like you’re 30!
RS: What are some of the best exercises for those without equipment?
NL: The body squat and lunges will definitely help tone up the lower body, while push-ups and planks are effective to increase upper body strength and core.
RS: For those with limited time, what would you recommend for a quick 20-30 minute workout?
NL: I would recommend a high intensity interval
training circuit. It is great for when you are crunched for time. Perform five or six exercises one after the other without rest in between. Once all exercises are complete, that counts as one round. Do two or three more rounds depending on time and fitness level. Some exercises include lunges, body squats, jumping jacks, planks, burpees and push-ups.
RS: What does your own weekly workout routine look like?
NL: I like to work one or two body parts in
a workout session and include an HIIT (high intensity interval training) session in one of my days as well.
My general weekly workout routine includes: Monday, legs; Tuesday, shoulders and abs; Wednesday, chest and arms; Thursday, day off; Friday, HIIT circuit; Saturday, back and abs.
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