Switch Up Your Workout

One big mistake that beginners make when they start an exercise program is that they do the same workout every time they go to the gym. Actually, you want to vary the program. Most beginners will be gun-ho the first few weeks, going as often as possible, sometimes every day. That's a mistake. First, there are very few muscle groups that you can work every day. After a good workout the body needs 48 hours for those tired muscles to recoup. If your older it might take longer. 

Walking maybe the only workout you can do every day and that's only if you don't overdo it. If your new at all this workout stuff, you can get in shape by increasing your steps every day. If you don't want to count your steps, simply walk 30 minutes more than normal. Set aside 30 minutes, before or after work, to just walk. Some people prefer to skip lunch and work instead. I don't encourage anyone to lunch but if you eat breakfast then it won't hurt to skip lunch. Make sure you get some protein at breakfast. You need protein in the morning. Protein shakes, or protein bars are good, as long as you get about 20grams of protein.

 To banish stubborn belly fat, you have to ramp up your workouts. 

Some studies examining the effect of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on improving body composition have suggested that HIIT significantly reduces total abdominal and visceral fat mass.6

"You need to exercise at full intensity because the end goal is to burn more calories. And high-intensity exercise does just that," Natalie Jill, a San Diego-based certified personal trainer, told Health. 

High-intensity workouts mean you're going all out for as long as possible. If that sounds intimidating, think of it this way: You'll burn more calories in less time.

 The 20-Minute HIIT Workout You Can Do Anywhere

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