Increase your metabolism, your weight loss and wellness, and lose your waist line by designing your workouts to require big calorie expenditures.

A critical component: 5-8 minute high intensity intervals on cardio vascular equipment, like a rowing machine. These bouts of exercise will cause your metabolism to remain elevated for hours after you work out, increasing your daily calorie burn.

Also, using strength training and stretching, especially moves that use several big muscle groups at once – such as squats – will help burn off fat.