Need to drop some body fat for that trip to the beach? Many people mindlessly follow traditional fat loss methods only to end up weak, tired, and frustrated. Losing body fat takes a plan. A good fat loss plan consists of several components. First, you’ve got to follow a sound nutrition program. Not just any old fad diet will do, You need to consistently follow a nutrition plan that promotes fat loss. Second, you’ve got to weight train at least 3 times per week. Perform workouts that get the metabolism going and promote and preserve lean mass. Next, you’ve got to do interval based workouts. Short and hard workouts that burn calories and preserve lean mass. The last  component consists of aerobic activities that just burn calories. This last component is the least important and should only be done by people that have more than 5-6 hours per week to train.

There you have it, the components of a good fat loss program. Hopefully I’ve left you with a few questions on how to best set the plan up. I’ll leave you hanging here. Check back for part 2 when we discuss the factors that go into each individual aspect.