Answering your questions via Video for quick and effective tips on how to get the MOST out of your Bikini Fat Burn workout plans!
“hi holly,
i was wondering if it’s good to do two 15-minutes intervals a day, one in the morning, and one at night. (on the treadmile) and is it good to do intervals everyday?
Because I feel like my muscles don’t get too sore~~ 
”
Thanks,
Amy
Great questions Amy,
And as I addressed your question of frequency in the video I would like you to Please please Please see the post I made about the Treadmill challenge.
If your goal when doing cardio is to get the best possible results in the shortest amount of time- then I challenge you to stay off the treadmill!
Also – is your goal to get sore or to get results?
Next question from Rosalie!
“The exercises are great, full body workouts. Would you recommend raising amount of weights as we work out, or is that unnecessary for this particular exercise (deadlift and lunge).”
Thanks,Rosalie
Absolutely Rosalie!
The key to results when it comes to resistance training is to keep them Progressively Challenging!
Keep the questions and comments coming….
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….as well as updates on your body shaping results for those who are taking action on following a fat loss plan that works!
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Hi Holly,
Just had to dash this off to tell you how super I felt hearing you respond to my question. You gave a great, detailed answer. I esp. liked you reminding us to change exercises after a month. Your videos are entertaining and enligntening. Thanks so muchh@Rosalie
Wow Holly, your arms are getting seriously defined lately!!
Thanks for the pep talk.
By the way, i did try just doing one exercise (butt kicks) for my intervals ~ and by the 5minute mark I didn’t think i was going to make it to the 8 minute mark. I felt like i was going in slow motion. I did the interval to the july fym sounds (so 50 on 10 off) and by the time i did finish i was ready to collapse! So thanks for all this extra info.
Big hugs to you.
Holly,
Thanks for all of this…you truly are an angel.
Your answer to Rosalie’s question got me thinking. I use bodyweight and stretchy band/tubing exercises for my resistance workouts. I cannot increase the weight (as you suggested) since I am not using weights but am curious as to how I can make my resistance workouts more challenging?
Holly,
I have been performing the workouts in your book with wonderful results!! Thank you for inspiring me! I am nearing the end, though, and will be starting the advanced bonus #2 next week. What can I do next?! I don’t want to lose the momentum that I’ve built up. I’ve thought about starting the workouts over and modifying the basic moves by adding the weight that I’ve worked up to. Any other thoughts? If I wanted to make up my own supersets, what types of moves do I want to group together?
Hi Holly,
Oh my god!! Thank you sooo much for replying!!
You make us feel so special!! I really appreciate you taking the time to do this~
Now I realize that I need to ditch the treadmile and do more resistance!
Take Care
Holly
thanks for all of your info. Here are my questions. I have no wiggle room in my budget to buy your system, although I believe that it seems like something I could follow, I so will try to be budgeting for it. So, when you talk about resistance training and intervals what is the difference? I’ve probably heard you say it at different times but could you specify for me. When you talk about 15 min. workout a day is that the intervals? which is the cardio mixed with the body weight exercises? thanks
Hi Holly: I hope this question isn’t too personal but I just have to ask: are you pregnant? Wow!! Wouldn’t that be a wonderful thing for your family and the greater Yummy Mummy family!! I so hope you are. The reason I am so curious is that in watching your last several videos, it seems that your breasts are much larger than they were previously and maybe your butt, just a bit. Not your tummy–so, if this is off limits, I certainly understand but I will be looking forward to the day you DO announce such wonderful news and will expect a full report from Tyler! I know how busy you are–there is no need to answer this in detail–or at all. Or maybe just a yes or no.
Thanks for all you do–and are. Donna
Hi Holly, Can i ask you if you get better results with just eating protein than a mixture of carbs & protein. I am really having difficulty with sweet cravings around 4 o’clock and how many times a day & amounts.
Holly,
Great content in the video and in your last few posts; many thanks! When you say ‘one day’ between exercising sessions, you mean 24 hrs, I suppose, i.e. working out every day? I have also heard that one should take one whole day off between resistance sessions, i.e. working out every other day, as muscles may require up to 48 hrs to recover. Is the latter more applicaple for men who want to puff up and not so much for us women who want to loose fat and improve muscle tone? Also I hear that intervals should not be done more than 4 times a week. Are these issues a mere matter of taste or is there some science to support one opinion over another? Personally, my body requires an off-day from a combined resistance and interval training session. I enjoy doing something lighter on off-days, such as swimming or bicycling etc. Thanks for your insights.
Hey Paula – –
When I say “one day” between resistance training workouts – yes I mean “do” your resistance training workouts Every Other Day – NOT back to back.
It does not matter if you are a man or a woman – muscles are muscles and require a recovery period- muscles undergo the repair process when you are NOT working them.
It is fine to perform intervals 5 to 6 times a week. Not sure of your “source” and what your source considers “intervals” – the intervals I teach are 10-15 minutes long and are fine to complete 5 to 6 days a week.
I too teach that our bodies need down time and days of rest.
Hi Cheryl,
Yes you get better results when you eat meals comprised of both protein and carbohydrates – mainly produce – your fruits and veggies.
Plan your meals with this in mind – eat about every 3 hours and every meal you eat must contain protein and produce.
The best way to eliminate sweet cravings is to 1. make sure you are eating as I have described above 2. make sure you are eating enough and 3. eliminate the sugars from your diet.
Donna –
No I am not pregnant.
And no my chest and butt are not any bigger. All of my clothes that I have been wearing for the past 3+ years STILL fit so not sure if you are just looking at me from a different angle or not.
Yes, I would love to have another baby and when that time comes I have no problem shouting it to the world.
Meshel,
When it comes to Body weight moves you have so many variables to adjust to keep the workouts challenging. I will be offering a body weight only DVD soon to help guide you with this (as well as a Band Only DVD).
As for your bands – there are many ways to increase the challenge – one of which is to allow greater tension. If at all possible you may want to make sure you have a variety of bands that offer different levels of resistance for the greatest results.