Lose Weight Quickly with These Exercises

If you are looking for quick weight loss, you must know the exercises that work the best. There are several exercises for weight loss that you can choose from, but the important part is to figure out what will work best for you. 

Swimming

Swimming is one of the exercises that will help in quick weight loss. According to the United States Master's Swimming organisation, swimming is the best complete-body cardio workout. A half hour swimming session daily one can immensely contribute to weight loss. If you are not used to swimming for long, you can start with a slow pace and concentrate on the strokes that you are good at. Gradually, increase the intensity and add variety to the activity. 

Jumping Rope

Jumping rope can be easily done within the confines of your home. It is estimated that 10 minutes of jumping rope burns more calories than running a mile within eight minutes. 

Biking

Biking over 30 km/h is a fast way to lose weight. Try to schedule your daily biking for at least an hour. With an hour of biking, you can burn up to 1,440 calories. To make the workout interesting, you can also plan weekly biking trips for the entire family. 

Walking

A daily walk for at least 40 minutes is recommended for losing weight in a healthy manner. If you want to lose weight quickly, try brisk walking.  According to the American Council on Exercise, brisk morning walks can do wonders for overall health as well as to losing weight. This will improve the metabolism and help to burn excess calories. 

Scissor Kicks

Also known as bicycle kicks, scissor for weight loss is an excellent choice. Lie down on your back (in a supine position). Now lift your hands as if you are riding a bicycle. If you are not comfortable with the position then you can even clasp your hands behind your head. Know kick your leg one by one, in pedalling motion. Start with 20 reps with each leg. Gradually, increase the number of reps. 

Step aerobics

Step aerobics primarily focuses on the lower body including the hips, gluteus muscles and calves. It is considered as one of the most intense exercises for weight loss. It works on the principle of the height of the step and on the speed of exercise.

Stair climbing

Stair climbing is an effective way to burn calories at a quick pace. Walking upstairs burns more calories than running downstairs, running upstairs for an hour burns 1,350 calories. 

Elliptical trainer

The elliptical trainer has an impact on both the upper and lower body. The elliptical trainer also burns more calories than a treadmill within the same timeframe and it is easier on the joints and feet. 

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