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M4:D10 (D310) Walking along

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What's on my mind today?

Ever since I had my metabolic testing done and found out that my body is not that efficient at burning fat, I've been walking for cardio.  I do 4 sessions a week (per the metabolic expert) broken into 2 30 minute "interval" sessions and 2 60 minute "steady state" sessions.  On the one hand, it doesn't feel right, but on the other hand, I've learned that sometimes things are not what they seem.  I've opted to listen to the metabolic specialist and so far it seems to be working.  I lose fat each week and gain muscle.  It seems to be an effective plan so, as I've preached here before, I stick it out regardless of whether it makes sense or not.

Walking seems to be a very effective form of cardio, especially when you do it on a treadmill.  I am able to adjust various variables like speed and incline.  I use a heart rate monitor and keep my heart rate in the range I've been assigned.  While I originally scoffed at the effectiveness of walking, I find that by doing this as prescribed, I am very sweaty within 5 minutes of starting and I generally have to go for 60 minutes.  It is a good workout for sure.  When I do my intervals I do it the way the metabolic specialist recommends.  I get my heart rate up to 145 BPM and then keep it there for 2 minutes.  I then let my body recover to 105 BPM (however long that takes) before getting the heart rate back up to 145 BPM for another interval of 2 minutes.  I've found over the past few weeks that I take less and less time to recover back to 105 BPM.  That sounds like I am making progress for once in my life with cardio.

Thus, I find myself walking along in this journey these days.  There is no hurry.  I want results and results I shall get.  At this point in my journey I know it is about taking my time and achieving my goals.  It isn't about being in a hurry.  You don't have to be in a hurry either.  Take your time and achieve your goals.  You will be happier as a result.  You won't be stressing about how long it is taking you.  Believe me, this is the way to go.

 
Find out what I'm doing to my body!

Today was a 60 minute steady state cardio session.  As stated above, I was unsure about these sessions at first, but they seem to be working and so I will be sticking with them.
 
Exercise the brain with the Thought of the Day!

Test the waters because things that seem unlikely to work tend to surprise you with great results.
 
Get a discussion started by answering the question!

What's one technique that you've tried where the results have surprised you?  Comment this post to answer the question.
 

 
  

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About Michael Mahony, ISSA CPT

Mike is a passionate bodybuilder, NPC Competitor and ISSA Certified Personal Trainer who is always looking for ways to do things better. He also has a passion for correcting the misinformation that is prevalent in the bodybuilding and fitness industry today. Mike is currently working on his first eBook, Get Back to Lifting, which is scheduled to be released soon. He is also working on a second book, The Average Guy's Supplement Guide, that is scheduled to be released the end of 2016.

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