Treadmill Pre-set Weight Loss program vs. High Intensity Interval Training.?

[Beast]

Currently im sitting at 200lbs and my goal is to lose 10-15lbs hopefully by the end of February. I was big on weight lifting for the past 2 years and so the eating part really took a big toll on my belly. Now i want to lose the belly and be more fit.

After about 2 weeks of elliptical training I decided to move on to the dreadmill (or treadmill as people like to call it).
As of now I am using the pre-set weight loss program which is
-35 minutes total
-Beginning 2 minutes is warmup (2mph)
-Then 4 minutes moderate walk/light jog (3mph for me)
-Then 4 minutes run (5.5mph for me)
-Then 4 minutes moderate walk/light jog (3mph)
-Then 4 minutes run (5.5mph at 3.0 incline)
-Then 4 minutes moderate walk/light jog (3mph 1.5 incline)
-Then 4 minutes run (5.5mph at 0 incline)
-Then 4 minutes moderate walk/light jog (3mph at 0 incline)
-Then 5 minutes cool down (2.5mph)

Ok i know i suck at running but this is the intended pre-set weight loss program for the treadmill and so i believe it will work. I lose only about 210-230 calories and so i cannot see exactly how that is a weight loss program. But im going to believe what the treadmill says.

Now I am wondering, is that a good weight loss program? Or should i do HIIT treadmill exercise?
For my HIIT i was thinking
-5 minute warmup walk (2mph)
-30 seconds work set (7-8mph)
-2 minute rest (3mph)
-Repeat for about 7 cycles

Would this be better than the preset weight loss program?

 

[Bree]

High Intensity Interval Training will produce the best results in terms of burning body fat and dropping weight. If you want to mix it up further, you can do your weight lifting before and then your interval training after with shorter times on levels. Here is an example and it is keeping it simple - I have seen great results with it:

Warm up - 5 minutes
Intensity Level 9 - 1 minute
Intensity Level 6 - 2 minutes
Intensity Level 3 - 1 minute
*Repeat 3-6 times depending on how long you want*
Cool Down - 5 minutes

*This can be done on any workout equipment or when you are out running, jogging or walking. Intensity level is rated between 1-10.*


Interval training keeps your metabolism high and has been known to keep one's body burning for up to 48 hours post-workout. This makes interval training the best source of cardio when looking to lose weight as opposed to aerobic exercise. I hope this helps. Goodluck and email me with any questions!