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Burn, Baby, Burn: The Metabolism-Boosting Superset Workout

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Jason Todd
Our supersculpting workout helps you sizzle mega calories even while you sleep. (Yes, it's scientifically proven.)

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!

Watch the workout video here

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3/26/2013 12:48:07 PM Report Abuse
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3/22/2013 04:53:03 PM Report Abuse
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3/21/2013 09:15:06 PM Report Abuse
mjuarez78 wrote:

How many calories do I burn per workout. I am about 175lbs and 5'6" 34yrs old?

3/14/2013 02:30:27 PM Report Abuse
limam11 wrote:

@tbryant, click on printer icon, then click print all slides: http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/fitness/templates/slideshow/member/printableSlideShowAll.jsp?slideid=/templatedata/fitness/slideshow/data/1312808894744.xml&printAll=true&page=1

3/4/2013 11:06:18 AM Report Abuse
heather_j1 wrote:

Great workout! However, I managed to banish my cellulite in 2 months with coffee grind body wraps, done daily and special foods. Almost no workout... Read my full story on cellulitenomore.net

3/2/2013 05:46:52 AM Report Abuse
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12/20/2012 01:26:03 AM Report Abuse
GabrielaCaro wrote:

I like this super set. I will try it during the weekend :D

11/28/2012 11:42:08 AM Report Abuse
kngkaion1 wrote:

how many calories does this routine burn?

11/21/2012 02:29:28 AM Report Abuse
mjbriody1 wrote:

Great article, but one must remember the key to MetCon, (metobolic conditioning) is keeping that rate of perceived exertion high between a 7 and 9 on a scale of 1-10. Coach Briody

11/19/2012 02:47:27 PM Report Abuse
tbryant47 wrote:

Do you ever respond to comments or is tis just a black hole? I keep hoping that you'll make these exercises available to print...should I give up hope?

11/13/2012 11:25:20 AM Report Abuse
tbryant47 wrote:

Would also appreciate a one pager that includes descriptions as well as pictures to take to gym.

11/5/2012 10:22:02 AM Report Abuse
jojo4cats wrote:

It would be nice if we can download the video and do it without the limitation of internet access.

11/5/2012 10:10:54 AM Report Abuse
bernisev wrote:

I 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 Abuse
janmcconniel1 wrote:

great 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 Abuse
kayceeanglin2 wrote:

just 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 Abuse
djgallag3268 wrote:

Also, 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 Abuse
bschunter11 wrote:

how 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 Abuse
anonymous wrote:

How can I print out the exercises on one sheet?

10/2/2011 09:38:13 PM Report Abuse
afrodusa wrote:

I 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 Abuse
valerie.roe wrote:

I could not access the video.

8/28/2011 05:48:52 PM Report Abuse
MeJustBetter wrote:

I 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 Abuse
krajewj wrote:

SO....where's the video??

8/20/2011 10:52:38 AM Report Abuse
mtovarj77 wrote:

I 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 Abuse
eblarios wrote:

I 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 Abuse
NikiWilliams2 wrote:

In 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
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