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With these 5 tips you can burn even more calories

Are you enjoying your sport and do you want to get even more out of it? These 5 tips will help you burn more calories.

1. Do a warm-up

Do you not want to lose time and therefore prefer to start your training right away? Don't skip the warm-up. By warming up your muscles beforehand, you can give more afterwards and you reduce the chance of getting an injury.

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2. Continue five minutes longer

You're already busy anyway and unless you have plans there's really no reason not to go on for five more minutes.

3. Multi-task

Train multiple muscle groups at the same time by combining different exercises. For example, you can make squats and abdominal exercises heavier by doing them with weights in your hands.

4. Incorporate HIIT into your training program

High Intensity Interval Training has become such a hit for a reason. The training is effective because you burn more calories in a short time than with a regular training.

5. Get more out of walking

Do you walk to the gym or go for a run? With these tips you burn more calories walking.