There is some controversy over the topic of the best fat loss exercises. And different experts hold different opinions about which specific exercises work better than others. But in general, there are some things that everyone agrees on: you need both cardiovascular (otherwise referred to as cardio or aerobic) workouts and strength training workouts. What they disagree on is how long you need to do each of these types of workouts in order to burn fat effectively.
Let’s start with strength training. This can be done without any equipment (push-ups, leg lifts, arm curls, etc), or with resistance bands, weights and other types of equipment that vary in their level of sophistication. It’s important to do the exercises that you choose correctly to get the most benefit out of them. Aerobic fat loss exercises get your heart rate up so you have a huge range of activities to choose from here: ,walking briskly, swimming, dancing, running, bike riding, using stairs, playing sports, cleaning the house, etc. Don’t be fooled into thinking that aerobic activity must be some sort of formal sport or exercise. As long as it gets your heart rate up, it is aerobic. The key to burning fat with aerobic exercise is to maintain a high target heart rate so you shouldn’t be able to carry on a complete conversation while doing this.
Here are some of the most popular exercises that burn fat and don’t take much time.
In terms of muscle strengthening, you can’t beat the classic push-up. When you do push-ups, make sure that your palms are on the floor at your shoulder and just slightly outside of your shoulder width. Your back and legs should be straight when you do these exercises. Exhale slowly as you push your body up and inhale as you let it down. If you want to make this exercise even harder, you can raise your feet up on a step or bench. To make it less strenuous, keep your knees on the floor when you push up so your legs will be bent.
As far as aerobic activity goes, many people enjoy aerobics classes as much for the workout as for the social aspect of that activity. Having a group to support you can really make a difference in your consistency. Kick-boxing, swimming and brisk walking (even with light weights) are also extremely popular. Walking is one of the easiest activities to maintain because you can do it pretty much anytime, anywhere and this is one where you can maintain a minimal conversation with a work-out buddy if you prefer. Jogging is also popular but can be hard on the knees. Popular winter aerobic activities include ice-skating, skiing and snow-boarding. In the end, the best fat loss exercises are those that suit your preferences and lifestyle best. Find what you like for strength building and aerobics activity and stick to it.
