These are my five favorite workouts to burn calories and fat.
Keep reading to learn all about the five best workouts to burn calories and fat.
HIIT is a powerhouse workout that alternates between short bursts of intense exercise and brief periods of rest.
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Jump Squats
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Lower into a squat position, then explosively jump, reaching for the sky.
Perform three sets of 15 reps.
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Burpees
Begin in a standing position.
Drop into a squat, kick your feet back into a plank, and perform a pushup.
Jump your feet back up to meet your hands, and explode into a jump.
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Perform four sets of 12 reps.
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Mountain Climbers
Start in a plank position.
Alternately drive your knees toward your chest in a running motion.
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Perform three sets of 20 reps (10 per leg).
The constant variation of exercises engages multiple muscle groups, leading to an efficient fat-burning process.
Kettlebell Swings
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell with both hands.
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Perform four sets of 20 reps.
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Box Jumps
Stand in front of a sturdy box or platform.
Jump onto the box, landing with both feet, then step back down.
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Perform three sets of 15 reps.
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Medicine Ball Slams
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a medicine ball overhead.
Slam the ball down to the ground with force, catching it on the bounce.
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This workout not only torches calories during intense sprints but also promotes fat loss by enhancing cardiovascular health.
Sprinting
Sprint at maximum effort.
Slow down to a walk or jog for recovery.
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Perform eight sets of 30 seconds.
Walking/Jogging
Walk or jog at a moderate pace.
Prepare for the next sprint interval.
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Perform eight sets of one minute.
This workout requires minimal equipment, making it accessible to everyone.
Pushups
Start in a high plank position with your hands positioned shoulder-width apart.
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Lower your body toward the ground by bending your elbows, then push back up.
Perform four sets of 15 reps.
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Bodyweight Squats
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Lower into a squat position by bending your knees, then return to the starting position.
Perform three sets of 20 reps.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e
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Planks
Start in a plank position with your elbows directly beneath your shoulders.
Hold the position, keeping your body in a straight line from your head to your heels.
Perform three sets of one minute.
Intervals on a rowing machine provide a full-body workout that engages various muscle groups.
This low-impact exercise is gentle on the joints while effectively burning calories and promoting fat loss.
Rowing (intense)
Sit on the rowing machine with your feet strapped in, and grab the handle.
Row with maximum effort, extending your legs and pulling the handle toward your chest.
Perform five sets of two minutes.
Rest
Take a break from rowing.
Prepare for the next intense rowing interval.
Perform five sets of one minute.
