How To Get Super Fit In Less Than 3 Months

Society tells us that getting fit is something that takes years to achieve. We need to slog it out at the gym week after week to make any progress. And even then, we might fail. 

But it turns out that our bodies aren’t as resistant to change as you might think. In fact, they have an in-built capacity to transform rapidly when they think they need to. 

In this post, therefore, we take a look at some of the ways you can get super fit in three months or less. Check out our ideas below. 

Keep Your Rest Periods Short

You do a set, you take a rest, and then you do another set. That’s the standard formula at the gym. But there’s a problem. Many people take too much time between sets. And that prevents their bodies from getting the adaptive stimulus they need to change. 

Why do people have such long rest periods? Usually, it’s because something is distracting them, usually their training buddy or phone. So next time you train, do so alone, leave your phone in your locker, and just use your watch to know when you need to start moving again. Rest periods should be between 30 and 60 seconds. This way, you keep the body guessing.

Start Running On An Incline

You can learn more here about the benefits of running on an incline. But, suffice to say, it is one of the best exercises out there, and a great way to achieve new levels of fitness. 

There are many ways to do this. If you live near mountains, you can run up the side of them and enjoy the view when you get to the top. If you don’t have this available, you can always run on an incline in the gym. This way, you build both your fitness and your leg muscles. 

Do High Intensity Training

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High intensity training is popular right now. That’s because it seems to offer all of the benefits of regular exercise, but without needing to slog it out for hours on end. You can often finish high intensity workouts in under five minutes, so long as you push your body to the limit. 

High intensity workouts take some interesting forms. The most popular are sprints. Here you run flat out for 20 to 30 seconds, give yourself a short break, and then run flat out again, repeating perhaps 8 times. Not only does this elevate your heart rate, but it also forces your body to adapt. You deprive your cells of oxygen, shocking them into renewing themselves. 

Eat Foods That Make Your Cardiovascular System Work Better

Traditional fitness enthusiasts ate a diet of white pasta and chicken breasts. But these foods are a disaster for your system, and boring to eat. 

Instead, focus on whole plant foods that make your cardiovascular system work better. Almonds, flax seeds, oats, berries, greens and sweet potatoes are all excellent options. When combined with good exercise, these foods can accelerate your fitness faster than you ever thought possible.