The beginning of a new year is a natural time to reconsider your health and fitness goals.
And the most common goal Americans decide to tackle at the dawn of each year is weight loss.
Fortunately, there’s no reason to feel guilty if you packed on a few pounds over the holidays.
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Keep reading for detailed breakdowns of the 10 best exercises to lose 10 pounds.
Burpees
This list of exercises to lose 10 pounds after the holidays kicks off with burpees.
Aim for three sets of 10 to 20 reps with one minute of rest between sets.
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Start with three sets of 15 reps and aim for 90 seconds of rest between sets.
“Lunges challenge the quadriceps and the glutes.
Do three sets of 10 to 20 reps per leg with 60 seconds of rest between sets.
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Perform this movement uninterrupted for one to three minutes, depending on your fitness level.
Repeat this three times, and rest for two minutes between rounds.
“I like this one specifically because it works on the rate of force development (aka power).
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Think about snapping your hips forward and using that momentum to move the weight versus lifting with your shoulders.
Rest for 60 seconds between rounds.
“Cycling is a great way to establish good cardiovascular fitness, similar to walking.
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The best exercise parameters for weight loss would involve intervals at higher intensities,” says Masi.
Rest for one minute between rounds.
Running is a no-brainer exercise to add to your weight loss fitness routine.
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Repeat this circuit 10 times.
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