Let’s be honest:Losing weightcan feel like an uphill battle at times.

That’s why having a fitness routine that incorporates both cardio and strength trainingusing bodyweight exercises, specificallyis key.

“By maintaining muscle mass, you are able to burn more calories while at rest.”

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“so that maintain being active, you’re gonna wanna stay active!”

Keep in mind that Garcia suggests the number of sets and reps. Press yourself back up as you jump your feet forward to meet your hands.

Then, push away from the ground as you explosively jump up and bring your arms overhead.

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Beginsquatsby placing your feet shoulder-width apart.

Lengthen your arms ahead of you, or clasp your hands at your chest.

Bend your knees, hinge your hips back, and descend into a squat.

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Lower until your thighs become parallel to the ground.

Then, push away from the ground to return to standing.

Your body should form a straight line.

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Bend your elbows as you lower your chest toward the ground.

Press away from the floor to rise back up to the start position.

Perform three to four sets of eight to 12 reps.

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Begin the exercise by placing your feet shoulder-width apart.

Complete three sets of 10 to 12 reps for each leg.

Lower to your forearms, and engage your core.

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Complete three to four sets of 30 to 60-second holds.