Battle your bulge with these 6 steps

If you're a seasoned exerciser who, for reasons unknown, can't seem to drop that final bit of body fat, it's time to declare war on that stubborn bulge. You've come this far, so to accept defeat is to accept ... well, defeat (there must be a cooler way to end that sentence).

That's why you're going to use the following fat-burning plan to help you reach your top fitness potential. Lock and load, soldier, you're in for the battle of your life.

This cardio workout (sourced from Men's Health and I Look Like Fit ) can be done on just about any piece of gym equipment or outside using a bike or your own two feet. Time to get moving!!

• Start with five to 10 minutes of an easy warm-up
• Perform six minutes of short intervals, i.e.: six sets of near maximum intensity for 15 seconds followed by 45 seconds recovery at a low intensity
• Rest for five minutes
• Perform 30 minutes at a constant moderate intensity (60-70 percent of your maximum)

• Do five minutes of slightly longer intervals, i.e.: five sets of near maximum intensity for 20 seconds followed by 40 seconds easy recovery
• Finish by taking five minutes to cool down to return your heart rate to normal

For best results, try not to eat any big meal or snack within three hours of performing this workout, as you want to metabolize body fat for energy rather than simply burn what you've just eaten.