Tis' the season of indulgence! I don't know about you, but I'm approaching the holidays with caution. Nearly 2/3rds of Americans consider eating holiday foods the highlight of the season. If you're anything like me, you're with them. Never mind spiced apple cider, cranberry bellinis, eggnog and muddled wine! I chatted with my go-to, Will Torres, the Founder of willspace in NYC to find out how we can burn the most calories in the least amount of time so we can enjoy the holidays while quickly kicking eggnog's butt in the gym. "The most effective way to ignite your calorie burn is with fast-paced strength training with short rest periods," Torres explains. " The goal is to do as much work as possible in a short period of time."

Most people gravitate towards cardio for the calorie burn, however, excessive cardio will actually slow-down your metabolism. Fast-paced strength training will not only boost your metabolism, but also develop tone throughout the body.

Focus on full-body movements like squats, push-ups and lunges instead of isolation exercises like curls and leg lifts. This type of training will not only get you to burn a ton while you’re working out, but will also boost your metabolism for up to 16 hours after.

Here are Torres' top tips to know if you're getting the most out of your workout:

1. Your muscles should have a burning feeling.

2. It’s important that you push past what you are accustomed to doing.

3. Your breathing should be heavy as if you were sprinting.

4. You should be sweating.