How to Burn Fat Faster – 5 Scientifically-Proven Workout Hacks

Here are 5 techniques to help you burn more calories and cut fat in less time . . .

1. Keep Cool
You’ll work out for a longer period of time (and probably work our harder) if you’re feeling nice and cool.  This means you’ll burn more calories and fat since you’re able to work out for a longer period of time without burning out.

2. Wear a Heart-Rate Monitor
By simply wearing a heart-rate monitor, you’ll know how much body fat you’re actually burning. And the monitor will force you to think about keeping your heart rate in the right zone. This can make a dramatic difference in your weekly routine.

3. Divide Your Long Workout into 2 Short Sessions
Instead of doing a one-hour long workout in the morning, focus on a high-intensity exercise session that is just 30-minutes. Then do another short 30-minute session in the evening. You’ll boost your metabolism twice, and burn more calories and fat in the same amount of time.

4. Less Rest Between Sets = More Calories Burned
Plan on keeping your rest breaks under 30-seconds, which means you’ll keep your heart rate higher throughout your workout. And this is a quick way to boost your metabolism and burn more fat faster. You’ll dramatically improve the effectiveness of your work out by keeping your breaks brief.

5. Believe You’re Burning More Fat And You Will
In a 2007 Harvard University study, researchers found that women who were told they were getting a good workout showed a greater reduction in body fat than people who performed the same activities, but didn’t feel like they were exercising at all.

These 5 simple hacks can dramatically improve your workout sessions.  Let your fitness trainer know how these strategies work for you.

Resources
Mind-Set Matters: How Belief Can Impact Weight Loss (PDF), Harvard University