Burn, Baby, Burn: The Metabolism-Boosting Superset Workout
How This Workout Works
It's one of our most flab-melting routines ever: Eight of the best lab-tested toners mixed together to boost your metabolism, with no sweaty cardio required. You'll get up to three times more firming per rep as you torch a third more calories each minute -- during and after your workout -- compared with typical strength training. The skinny secret? Supersets! Cutting out downtime between sets, as with these alternating pairings of moves that work opposing muscles, "increases your metabolism not only because your heart rate stays higher throughout but also because the body works harder afterward to recover," says Mark Schuenke, PhD, assistant anatomy professor at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, Maine. Schuenke's research suggests that the bonus after-burn for a 140-pound woman can be up to 306 calories in the 24 hours postworkout. All you'll need is a set of five- to eight-pound dumbbells and a sturdy chair to net this slimming side benefit. Go on -- turn up the burn!
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3/2/2012 02:58:18 AM Report AbuseI agree with having a one-pager showing these exercises which I would absolutely take to the gym to do :D It can even have your magazine logo all over it -- free advertising Fitness Mag! And thanks for the numbers on extra calories burned with the new muscles. Very helpful for those of us doing the math!
1/13/2012 11:24:42 AM Report Abusegreat videos... just not very easy to tell what equipment is required before beginning. or, am I just missing something?
12/15/2011 04:14:21 PM Report Abusejust did this workout and i felt it in all my muscles. I must admit that i am totally unfit and struggled with the push-ups and ab exercises. whew! I will do this again tomorrow. Ps. THE VID DIDNT WORK FOR ME EITHER
12/12/2011 02:33:09 PM Report AbuseAlso, how many times per week is recommended for this burn baby burn super-set? Looks good for men too, Maybe 10 to 15# weights? Do questions get answered?
10/13/2011 03:07:32 PM Report Abusehow about some workouts for guys, I have never had a baby although I look as though i might. Just a thought.
10/10/2011 12:27:28 PM Report AbuseHow can I print out the exercises on one sheet?
10/2/2011 09:38:13 PM Report AbuseI believe you have to sign up on this site to watch the video (which is located on the "Watch the workout video here" link under the "How This Workout Works" description). As for how many times a week to do this... I'm no expert, but I'd think two to three times a week, depending on your fitness level.
8/28/2011 09:26:54 PM Report AbuseI could not access the video.
8/28/2011 05:48:52 PM Report AbuseI saw the video by clicking on the link at the bottom of "How this workout works." I'd still like to know how many times per week is recommended for this superset.
8/22/2011 04:12:31 PM Report AbuseSO....where's the video??
8/20/2011 10:52:38 AM Report AbuseI too was looking for the video format, pictures don't give me assurance that I will have correct form.
8/19/2011 12:34:08 AM Report AbuseI was also looking for the video format. I would like to know how many times per week is recommended to do this set?
8/18/2011 07:59:32 PM Report AbuseIn the magazines it states this was shown in the format of a video....WHERE IS IT?
8/18/2011 10:30:06 AM Report Abuse