Embarking on a journey towardlong-term weight lossrequires dedication, consistency, and a well-rounded exercise routine.

Here are 12 specific exercises for long-term weight loss that’ll help you achieve sustainable results.

With dedication and consistency, you could achieve sustainable results and enjoy a healthier, more active lifestyle.

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Keep reading for our 12 best exercises for long-term weight loss.

And when you’re finished, don’t miss the5 Most Effective Gym Workouts To Melt Belly Fat.

Stand with your feet together and your arms at your sides.

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Jump up while simultaneously spreading your legs shoulder-width apart and raising your arms overhead.

Land softly on the balls of your feet, and lower your arms back to your sides.

Repeat for a set number of repetitions or time duration.

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Start in a standing position with your feet hip-width apart.

Lower into a squat position and place your hands on the floor in front of you.

Jump your feet back into a plank position.

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Perform a pushup, then jump your feet back to the squat position.

Explosively jump up into the air, reaching your arms overhead.

Land softly, and immediately lower back into the squat position to begin the next repetition.

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Start in a plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders and your body in a straight line.

Continue alternating your legs in a fast, controlled motion for a set number of repetitions or time duration.

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.

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Lower into a squat position, keeping your chest upright and your knees behind your toes.

Explosively jump up into the air, straightening your legs and reaching your arms overhead.

Land softly, immediately lowering back into the squat position to begin the next repetition.

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Start by standing tall with your feet hip-width apart.

Push off your right foot to return to the starting position.

Repeat on the opposite side, alternating legs for a set number of repetitions.

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Hold the handles of the jump rope in each hand with the rope behind you.

Continue jumping continuously for a set number of repetitions or time duration.

Bring your right elbow toward your left knee while straightening your right leg.

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Switch sides, bringing your left elbow toward your right knee and straightening your left leg.

Continue alternating sides in a pedaling motion for a set number of repetitions.

Stand in front of a sturdy box or platform with your feet shoulder-width apart.

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Lower into a quarter squat position, then explosively jump onto the box, landing softly with both feet.

Step or jump back down to the starting position, and immediately repeat for a set number of repetitions.

Continue alternating sides in a controlled motion for a set number of repetitions.

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Stand in front of a sturdy bench or platform with your feet hip-width apart.

Step onto the bench with your right foot, pressing through your heel to lift your body.

Step back down with your left foot, returning to the starting position.

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Repeat on the opposite side, alternating legs for a set number of repetitions.

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding one end of the battle rope in each hand.

Continue waving the battle ropes vigorously for a set number of repetitions or time duration.

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