FBI: Mission SlimPossible FAQ

What level should I choose?

You should choose the level that most challenges you.   Make sure you can do the exercise correctly and that doing it for 60 seconds will be a challenge for you.   If you choose level 1 and breeze through the 60 seconds, chances are you need the next level.

How do I know I have maxed out my level?

If after 2-3 days you cannot beat your number of reps and you are not taking any rest during the 60 seconds, then it is time to move on to the next level exercise.

How do I count reps for exercises like knee raises, high knees, mountain climbers?

You can either count each leg as 1 rep, or both legs as 1 rep, that is up to you, just stay consistent with what you choose.

What happens if I have to miss a day of the challenge?

Just pick up where you left off.  Missing a day here and there doesn't ruin the entire challenge. 

What if I have an injury or medicial condition?

Always discuss any new exercise program with your doctor and ask for their release.   You may not be able to do all the exercises, but even doing a couple will be beneficial with doctor approval.

What if Sunday is not a good rest day for me?

Then change the day of your rest day.  Download calender and edit it to make the day that works for you.  It is your challenge so you have to adjust it to fit your lifestyle.

What if I max out at the highest level of an exercise?

Then you are an incredibly fit person and will need to do something to add more difficulty.  Because the intervals are 60 seconds, it is rare this would happen, but if it does,  you can add resistance to the level 7 exercise or send Krista a video of yourself doing the challenge and she can evaluate and suggest a more difficult exercise.

How are Fat Burning Intervals beneficial to me?

This type of training technique involves you going all out, giving 100% effort through quick, intense bursts of exercise, followed by short recovery periods. This type of training gets and keeps your heart rate up and burns more fat in less time.  Studies also show it is more likely to trigger your hormones to burn fat as opposed to steady state cardio which can actually trigger your hormones to store fat from a high increase of cortisol.   When done correctly, doing technique correctly, pushing yourself hard to have to rest, the fat burning effects can actually continue on for as long as 48 hours after the workout, even a 5 minute workout.