after burn
You’re probably familiar with the concept of an afterburn, the extra calories you burn during recovery from a vigorous workout. But, how substantial is the afterburn or EPOC effect? Is it overstated?
We all would like to have the calorie burn continue after a workout is over – the so-called afterburn. In this article, you’ll discover what types of exercise elicit an afterburn and the factors that impact it.
One of the benefits of high-intensity interval training is the afte-burn effect. Afterburn, also known as EPOC, is the excess energy and calories your body has to expend to recover from an intense workout. The afterburn can keep your metabolism “revved up” for hours after you’ve finished exercising. What effect does diet or fasting prior to a high-intensity workout have on afterburn?
You’ve heard about the benefits of workouts that elicit an “after-burn.” Have you ever wondered what affects the degree of after-burn you get? Discover how to fine tune your workouts to keep burning calories at a higher rate once you’ve finished.
In recent years, metabolic workouts have grown in popularity. Metabolic training is time expedient and research suggests it may be more effective for burning fat. This article discusses what metabolic workouts are and why they’re beneficial.
Growth hormone, testosterone, epinephrine – they all play a role in help you build a better physique. Now there may be a new one to add to the list – irisin. New research suggests that irisin may play an active role in fat burning and may partially explain the after-burn effect that occurs after intense exercise. Find out more about this novel hormone named after a Greek goddess.
Are you having trouble blasting away that stubborn layer of fat that covers your muscles? Have you tried a metabolic workout like my new AfterBurn video?
Find out more about exercise after-burn and how you can use it to boost fat-burning for several hours after your workouts.
