Body Builder's Fat-Burning Cardio Workout Secrets

How would you like to learn the same techniques competition body builders use to shed fat prior to competition? If you've ever wondered exactly how the pros get super trim, to the point that every muscle stands out, then read on.
Body building is a sport of extremes. On the one hand competitors are aiming to get as big as possible, in the shortest period of time. On the other, they work to cut as much fat from their frame as they possibly can pre competition.
Now, you must understand that these two processes are done separately by the majority of body builders and involve their own specific training techniques and dietary strategies to achieve the desired outcome. Put simply, in a bulking phase, a body builder will eat lots and lift heavy weights. In a fat loss phase, known as cutting, they will do a lot of cardiovascular exercise (cardio) that keeps the heart pumping, speeds up the metabolism and burns fat. During this second phase, body builders will strictly control their diet, measuring every calorie.
The specific cardio training technique that body builders use to cut fat is known as High Intensity Interval Training, or HIIT for short. The good news is that almost anyone can use this very same technique to burn fat faster and get more out of their exercise regimen. No matter if you're out of shape and overweight, the HIIT technique can be modified to work for you.
So how does HIIT work? Well it's quite straight forward.
 

Select a cardio training method such as biking, running, walking, rowing or the stair-master. Really any cardio workout will do, either done in the gym or outside.
Spend around five minutes warming up. Take your time to get your body up to operating speed and temperature. The last thing you want to do is pull a muscle.
Once you're warmed up, it's time to start the HIIT training. As the name suggests, the aim is to do short periods of intense exercise interspersed by low-intensity "rest" periods.
Time yourself with a clock as you spend 30 seconds training at around 80-90% of your ability.
After 30 seconds, drop back down to 50-60% intensity, hold for 30 seconds and repeat.

 
The aim of HIIT training is to get more out of your cardio workout in less time. By increasing the intensity in a safe way, you can "shock" your body into fat burning mode and achieve more in less time.
Don't worry if this seems daunting at first. The thing to remember is that you need only work to your level. Don't overdo it. It's much better to train this way for a full 20 minutes, even stopping in between the intense sections than to go all out and have to stop in shorter time.
If you're willing to start out slowly and integrate High Intensity Interval Training into your weekly exercise routine, you can really to start to make the fat burning gains that the pros make look easy.







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