A combo of weight training and cardio is key to shedding pounds, but to really get the most out of your cardio, you’ll have to stop spending hours flailing around on the elliptical. For max benefits, focus your workouts on HIIT (high-intensity interval training) instead.

Switch up your routine for better results with this expert insight from lifestyle and transformation coach Dylan Thomas, who created the training and meal plans for part one of our 90-Day Make It Count Challenge.

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