Sneak these tricks into your workout and watch the pounds come off quicker
Burn more calories throughout the day
Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (or NEAT) refers to the calories you burn while going about your daily activities.
Work out with a friend
Exercising with a friend not only holds you accountable but sparks competitiveness that can make you work harder, says Tom Holland, American-based running coach and a
Use a heart rate monitor at the gym
A heart rate monitor tracks exercise intensity and can motivate you to work harder.
Add weight to your daily routine
This one may sound a little silly, but ever consider wearing a weight vest?
Interval train
Interval training involves mixing in bouts of intense exercise with recovery (or lower-intensity) periods.
Weight train with your cardio
Adding resistance training in addition to cardio helps boost metabolism all day long.
Use a pedometer throughout the day
Like a heart rate monitor, using a tracking device such as a pedometer helps quantify your progress, says Holland.
Add sports drills
You don't have to be an athlete to train like one, says Comana.
Do dynamic warm-ups
Instead of plodding along on a treadmill for 10 minutes before a workout, do a more aggressive warm-up that mimics the sport or exercise you're about to partake.
