Back in 1977, if you were interested in an exercise program directed toward fat loss, you’d have been told that you need to focus on long duration aerobic exercise.
Why?
Because that’s primarily what was being researched at the time, Kenneth Cooper was “The Man”, and the world was in the midst of the jogging craze. (Unfortunately, too many folks are still stuck in that mindset and remain frustrated with their fat loss attempts)
Funny thing is that we actually knew there was a better way to lose body fat even back then. There was even research to support it.
In 1977, a group of firefighters were tested on their response to a high intensity exercise program.
The program consisted of progressive interval runs on a track (starting with only 18 minutes of exercise) and a progressive strength training circuit with incomplete rest periods.
The result? Significant decreases in body fat and significant increases in strength, performance of functional tests, and limb circumference measurements related to increased muscle mass. It should also be noted that there was no significant changes in body weight, so these changes were almost exclusively related to body composition.
Does this type of program sound familiar? It should.
The same principles represent the foundation for the top selling fat loss program, AFTERBURN by my friend Alwyn Cosgrove.
Bill