Hill Sprints to Burn Fat

Posted on | May 22, 2009 |

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Hill runs and sprints great ways to increase your endurance and burn fat all while enjoying fresh air and soaking up the sun’s rays. I typically run a 4 mile loop in the neighborhoods surrounding my house a few days a week, but that got a little old. Little did I know that within one mile of my house there were a few pretty steep hills that would add some zest to my running workout. How I found these hills was by simply running off the beaten path I normally take and seeing what other options are out there. By doing so, not only did I find new running trails but I also get to look at my surrounding neighborhoods that I typically did not see. I am fortunate to live in a beautiful area in Los Gatos, Ca where there are spectacular homes and parks that I get to enjoy looking at while I run.

I try to run this hill a minimum of 5 times, sprinting on the ways up, walking on the way down. If you are really feeling adventurous you can run up to 10 times depending on your athletic ability. After a few times running on the hill your legs start to feel like you’re carrying 1,000 pounds of concrete on your back while your heart feels like it is about to burst out of your chest. You know this workout is extremely effective because your lungs are burning already when you’re barely halfway up the hill.

It is best to incorporate at least a few days of roadwork, running, or some kind of heart-pumping cardiovascular work mixed in weight a weight training program. This will ensure you to maintain a leaner and more muscular physique, helping you to burn fat and build muscle much easier.

Category: Fat Loss, Cardio, Cross Fit & High Intensity Training, Outside the Gym Workouts
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