LIVESTRONG's 20 Best Fitness Tips

It seems like everyday there's a new workout fad that comes out or new advice on how to get the best bod. More cardio, more weights, yoga, pilates, kettlebell workouts... So what really works? A little bit of everything to be honest. LIVESTRONG.com has a great article featuring the 20 best fitness tips from various fitness experts to work out in a safe and effective manner.

A lot of exercises or tactics I practiced in college are featured in the article such as interval training, free weights, being explosive, testing your range, mixing grips, doing a dynamic warm up, and having an appropriate recovery.

Intervals is a form of working out that I strongly believe in. So much that any time I do cardio (and sometimes weights) I turn it into an intense interval workout. Intervals mixes various levels of intensity into a workout as opposed to remaining at a steady pace.

Whether you're on a treadmill, running outdoors, on an elliptical or a bike, you can always do an interval workout to maximize your calorie burn and keep it going after your workout's done!

One to one ratios are really tough but such a good way to push yourself. I like to sprint for a minute on the bike, then just ride for a minute, sprint for a minute, ride for a minute x 5. Quick 10 minute workout (minus warm up and cool down)! But I guarantee you you'll be sweating, gasping for air, and feeling the burn in your legs.

If you're on a treadmill, change the speed every minute. Go from level 6 to 6.5 to 7 to 7.5 to 6 to 8 to 7 to 7.5 to 6.5... or whatever you're feeling that day. In my opinion, intervals are undoubtedly the best way to get the physical results you want through a cardio workout.

That's it for tonight! Super exhausted again tonight after a loooong week. I'm hoping to try out more healthy recipes this weekend so stay tuned for that. :) Good night!