Does working out in intervals lead to more weight loss overall?

[Anonymous]

If I do 20 minutes each on 3 different cardio machines, will I lose more weight than staying on one machine for 45-60 minutes?

For example:

20 minutes on the Stairmaster, at least 15 of them were intense

20 minutes on the treadmill, warmed up for 4 mins, ran for 10 mins, then speed walked uphill for the rest of the time

20 minutes on the bike, fast pedaling the whole time

Will this lose more fat on my body than just doing the whole workout on one machine?

Either way I will supplement it with weights at the end.

And sometimes I also incorporate other machines instead of these such as elliptical and other similar machines.

[martyfellow]

Intervals mainly increase your overall fitness, your VO2, and make it easier to work out more intensely without getting tired so quickly.

Also, intervals on different machines work out different sets of muscles, so you are less likely to get shin splints or other things caused by muscles not being developed in a balanced way.

naturally, this makes working out less of a drudge and more fun for you, you have more time to people watch while youore on the machines because you/re not always looking at your watch to see if you're 'finally' done.!

The more variety the better. If there's a circuit training class, this is the best overall workout

And you're more attractive in the gym because you don't look pained and weary.

[Ezmotts]

Yes, but it takes a greater toll on your body and you won't be able to do it for a long period of time.

[Asker]

Yeah I was thinking that some other days I will maybe do 30 to 45 minutes total and maybe supplement it with weights instead, and only do the intense workout 2-3 times a week, and a lighter one another 2 or 3 times a week.

[Ezmotts]

Yeah, that could work. Just remember, you want to design a workout around something you can do for an extended period of time because results usually take a while.

[Asker]

I've been going to the gym for over a year. I'm not overweight but I wanted to get into better shape and I definitely have. But I used to spend an hour on one machine and I mainly only stuck to two different cardio machines, I figured using 4 or 5 and switching it up like this would burn more fat because I was starting to peak.

[Ezmotts]

Oh wow, well good for you. You should definitely think about making weight training a bigger part of your routine because the muscle you build burns calories and fat all time, even when you're not working out and it'll give you that nice toned body, a double whammy.