I set a goal each month for the number of minutes I plan to exercise (usually 1500) - I have an exercise jounal where I track the exercise and the minutes and seeing those minutes add up really keeps me motiviated
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It takes about 30 minutes a day for three months, but when you're done you'll be in super shape and you will probably have lost pounds of fat that stays off.
Warm up for five minutes at a 5 level of effort. Do one minute at level 10 followed by two minutes at level 5. Repeat three times a week for a month.
Second month four sets four times a week.
Third month five sets five times a week.
Do this when walking, jogging, StairMaster, whatever, just be consistent.
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Research has shown that high intensity burns more calories in a shorter period and increases your cardiovascular fitness.
You'll see an immediate drop in weight then a leveling off until the third month when the weight seems to just peel off dropping exponentially.
One key to my success is setting realistic goals. On the first of each month, I set 5-6 goals I work to achieve during the month, as well as a few long-term goals. I also revisit the goals from the prior month to reflect on my progress. Writing down my goals in this way gives me a target to aim for each day and keeps me on track.
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