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"Spend Less Time in the Gym! Lose Fat and Gain Muscle Faster!"

By Eric Johnson

Are you frustrated, spending more time in the gym with slow or no results to show from it? Getting the most out of the time you spend in the gym can be hard if you do not know how to maximize it. Burning calories and building muscle is hard work and needs a systematic approach, that is where knowing how to use different formats to train by come in. Try incorporating one of these training methods to either burn fat or build muscle faster!

Here are 3 solutions to maximize your time spent in the gym. Burn more calories and build more muscle using these tips to accelerate your progress.

Solution 1: Use a different format for your exercise selection.

You can use super sets, tri sets, monster sets or circuit training. These are all very effective methods to programming. Using any of these methods will allow you to create more density in your training program. That basically means you will be able to do more work in the same period of time. In turn, you will be able to burn more calories in a shorter time frame resulting in better gains.

Solution 2: Use interval training with weights

This is using time as a means of progression. Pick a full body exercise, something like a 'Thruster', as well as a less intense movement like walking in place, and then pick a time period. Perform short intervals of the exercises within your selected time period. Your basic format would be to alternate between 'Thrusters' and walking in during the time period specified. Be cautious of this method, it is very deceiving. The best advice on this one is to start with a very short time period and then progress slowly to increasing the total time or the high intensity time within the time period selected.

Solution 3: Add cardio in between sets

Do you want to maximize your cardiovascular output and strength at the same time? Try integrating a bodyweight cardio move in between sets. You can use jumping jacks, step ups, jump rope, footwork drills, etc. Be creative and have fun with this one.

Time is usually the biggest excuse I hear the most, for reasons why you can't train. Now with these methods you do not have that option anymore. Leveraging your time wisely allows you to burn more calories and build muscle faster. And, that is what you want right? Now, no more excuses, head to the gym and get busy!

About the Author:

Eric Johnson is a Certified Personal Trainer, Russian Kettlebell Instructor, and Certified Z-Health Instructor. He manages Fitness Together in Stockton, Ca. His website is http://www.stocktonft.com