11. Add interval training to your workouts.
Your time is precious, so you want to make absolutely sure your workouts count. By performing interval training, you can burn a lot of calories in the time you spend at the gym.
Garcia tells us, “Alternating between high-intensity (HIIT) and low-intensity during cardio workouts helps burn more calories and improves [your] cardiovascular health.”
12. Strength train.
You’ve likely heard time and time again how beneficial strength training is, yet you may not consider it as part of an effective weight loss routine. You want to lose weight and not build muscle, right? Wrong! Strength training is a crucial aspect of weight loss, so don’t spend all of your gym time on the treadmill or elliptical.
Garcia advises, “Building lean muscle boosts metabolism, increases calorie output, and helps create a toned look.”