Really going to make this year work. Got a new gym strength training plan which I will be sticking to in order to increase muscle mass and fat burning capacity. My instructor has added some great new exercises into my strength training routine, and I will be making use of the Boxfit classes that my local gym are adding.
Tempted to give my experimental mixed cardio program a dust off again, as that did seem to work very well, but it's hard to say for definite without a decent size trial of people to see the real effects (any Guinea Pigs?). It started with (HISS) high intensity steady state around 80-90% MAXHR (my thinking is to burn off glycogen stores first), then moved onto (LISS) low intensity steady state (the fat burning heart rate zone), then finished off with (HIIT) high intensity intervals which are well known as great for burning fat. I figured there was such a divided opinion on the best approach to burn fat and if the fat burning zone works, that I'd throw in all of these different types and intesities to cover all the bases. Can share in more detail if anybody is interested on the understanding it is an experimental approach not yet verified.
Also looking more at what I eat and already seeing where I can make key changes. I'll be working on some recipes that will be healthier options than the canteen food at work too!
Looking to drop a stone in weight by Easter (13st 1lb currently), so this challenge will start that off nicely!