Short Burst Interval training is all the buzz right now and it is not just for athletes anymore.  It is said to produce the same results as longer, lower intensity cardiovascular exercise.  One study showed the same results in fat loss over a 2 week period for a group exercising for 2.5 hours using the SBT (short burst training) and an endurance group training for 10.5 hours.  So,  if you are looking for quick results in a short period of time this might be the way to go.  Here are a few more things that studies have shown that might encourage you to give this a try for more details on the studies cited read the following article posted by IDEA Fitnesshttp://www.ideafit.com/fitness-library/short-burst-training?utm_source=IFJ%20August&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=T1.   

How do I do this type of training you ask?  Warm-up for 5 minutes at a moderate pace and then complete 60 seconds at a high intensity, all out effort.  Follow this with 4 minutes of lower intensity strengthening, stretching, or corrective exercises.  Then complete two 30 second bouts of high intensity training with 30 seconds of rest between each bout.  

Repeat this circuit 2-3x and cool down for 5 minutes.  This whole workout will take between 20-30 minutes to complete.  Try doing this 2-3 x per week. 

For more guidance on exercise selection please contact me. 

Good luck and enjoy all that extra time you will have by adding this to your fitness regimen. 

Amy