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    18 Easy Ways to Burn 100 Calories a Day

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    1. "Instead of running or biking at a steady pace, add in a few intervals where you alternate high intensity routines with moderate recovery periods (So, if you ... more 
    Photo by: Designed by Naomi Abel, R29
    1. "Instead of running or biking at a steady pace, add in a few intervals where you alternate high intensity routines with moderate recovery periods (So, if you are running for 30 minutes, add in at least three sprints for 30 seconds). This helps you push past plateaus to get your heart rate up and burn more calories." - David Kirsch, a personal trainer and wellness expert in NYC and founder of Madison Square Club gym and David Kirsch Wellness

    2. "Vary your workout! Increase both the duration and intensity of your cardio exercise a couple of times a week. So, say, if you are doing 30 minutes on the elliptical, make it 45. In terms of intensity, if you are at level three, go to a level five. -DK

    3. "When you're on the treadmill, do a 30-20-10 interval cycle to rev up your metabolism and burn 100 calories in 10 minutes. First, warm up for two minutes, running at a moderate pace, then bump up to less 
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    Okay, so you already have some smart food tricks under your belt that can help shave some calories off here and there. While cutting calories is good, it's only half the battle. To keep weight off, you need a one-two diet-and-exercise punch.



    Related: 29 Beyond-Easy Way To Cut 100 Calories From Your Diet



    That's why, this time, the pros from Fitist gave us crazy-good workout moves. Do them on their own or add them on to your usual routine, and you'll push the calorie-scorching through the roof. Because these moves range in the 100 calorie arena - and you have to burn 3,500 of those bad boys to shed a single pound - when coupled with a balanced diet, the result will be a totally fitter, healthier you. And, well, what could be better than that?



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