« Health & Fitness  Calorie Killer!  by Mark Evans  Like
everyone else, when I work out I'm looking for the maximum
calorie burn to go with any strength and balance training.  I've
discovered something that fires your body's ability to burn a
high amount of calories, while at the same time not draining you
of all your extra energy.  Called "Blasts," its a run/walk
combination you can utilize either on a treadmill - or my
favorite- the Lake Walk in Duluth's Canal Park.  Simply put,
you're pushing your body as hard as possible for 60 seconds -
then recovering for 90 seconds - then "Blasting" another minute
until you've reached your desired result.   Crank up your speed
to as fast as you can sprint and be safe - I shoot for around
6.5 mph.  Sprint all out, like you're a Chicken and Col. Sanders
is whippin' up those 11 Herbs and Spices!!  After 60 seconds,
power down to a casual walk - around 3.5 mph and recover for 90
seconds.  Rinse...repeat for as many as you can.  By the 4th or
5th "Blast" you see your calori