Tired of the same old dumbbell and pilates workouts, or jumping on the treadmill to burn calories but not getting any results? There are tons of athletic workouts that can help you burn more fat, get more fit, and have more energy. The trick is being adventurous enough to try something different. If you're ready the styles of training below are a great way to break out of your rut and start getting the body you want. Not your thing? Check out Athletic Workout Burn More Fat Part II for more ideas.

Train Like A Power Lifter


Imagine being ultra lean and fit like an athlete and having strength that transfers to real life tasks. You can accomplish all that and more with multi-joint movements (squat to press, deadlifts, pushups, pullups, and step-ups with presses). The best part about this type of training is it doesn’t always require using big huge weights. Your options are endless and you can use anything from sandbags, to kettlebells, to trx cables, weights, medicine balls, and so much more. This is the stuff you see bootcamp trainers using, crossfit doing, as well as strongmen doing because it torches calories, burns tons of fat, sculpts lean sexy muscles, and improves strength, endurance, as well as mobility and core stability. Not many programs can accomplish all that and do it in less time than most workouts. The New Rules of Lifting for Women: Lift Like a Man, Look Like a Goddess

Train Like A Cyclist

For years interval training has been the secret of the most lean and elite endurance athletes in the world but most of us mortals are really unaware of how to do it properly and effectively. "After years of extensive research and testing, exercise physiologists all agree that interval training not only burns more calories during exercise but for hours after, making the human body a fat burning machine. This increases metabolism which in turn increases energy and productivity. Interval training has also proven to be more enjoyable, actually males the workout sessions pass by much quicker." reports Sean O'Malley creator of Cardio Coach, the best guided cardio workout available on cd/mp3.

Sean’s Cardio Coach workouts are great because they combine guided intervals along with motivational coaching, and inspiring music. They have actually been around for a few years but only recently have they gained the press they deserve. With mentions in The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and Self Magazine, Cardio Coach is proving that this type of guided interval training is effective and in high demand. I believe in it so much that I actually buy these workouts for all my clients to use on days when they aren't working with me in the gym. Read reviews of Cardio Coach Vol 3 & 4 to learn more about guided interval workouts.