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Use Nordic poles while you walk, and you’ll burn 20% more calories, says research from The Cooper Institute in Dallas.

Lift first, nix the rest
Doing strength training before cardio can torch more fat than cardio alone. And if you do one move after another without pausing, "you’ll see more gains in strength and muscle mass," says Pierre Manfroy, MD, consultant for the book 100 Ways to Supercharge Your Metabolism.

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