Metabolic Weight Training is one of the training concepts used in Cathe’s new AfterBurn workout. We all probably know that weight training helps to build strength and lean body mass if you lift weight that’s challenging enough to breakdown muscle fibers and cause your body to adapt and grow. But there’s another kind of weight
High-intensity interval training triggers a metabolic response that causes your body to burn more fat for hours after an exercise session is complete. This is called the after-burn effect and where this new intense Cathe workout derives its name from. Moderate-intensity exercise at a steady work level doesn’t give the same post-exercise, fat-burning response. Wouldn’t
The clothes in AfterBurn are from FeelFitWear and the shoes worn in this workout are Ryka Transitions. (note: the color of the picture is a little off. The true color of the outfits is a deep red, not orange) We will be showing new pictures from our Low Impact series almost everyday, so keep checking
Group AfterBurn shot of Lorraine, Brenda, Cathe, Amanda, and Jai. As you might of guessed from the title, you’ll need to put your game face on for this intense low impact HiiT workout . Based on the principle of HIIT training, AfterBurn is an all out high intensity low impact HiiT workout that so many of
In developing the Low Impact series I spent a lot of time researching and experimenting with alternative joint friendly exercises and safer ways of doing squats and lunges.
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