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Top Exercises to Torch Calories

Top Exercises to Torch Calories

Posted by David Nickum Exercise, Weight Loss

People exercise for various reasons. But, most people hit the gym and get on that treadmill to torch calories. Burning calories isn’t as simple as going to the gym and performing a few exercises. Not every exercise can help you lose weight; therefore, it is important to be aware of the exercises that are most effective in burning calories.

If you are struggling to lose weight regardless of the fact that you go to the gym every day, it is time to reconsider the type of exercises you are doing. To help you out, we are going to highlight the exercises that are most effective in burning calories.

Supersets

Supersets are a type of circuit training in which you must perform two different exercises, one followed by the other without any rest between them. In order to do supersets properly, choose two exercises that you are good at and work the opposing or same muscle groups. Perform all the sets properly and rest once you have completed the round. A person who weighs 150 pounds can burn about 302 calories with supersets in just 40 minutes.

High-Impact Aerobics

Aerobics are extremely beneficial in toning muscles and burning calories. High-impact aerobics really challenge the body as muscles contract and release quickly. High-impact aerobics refer to exercises where none of your feet are on the ground like hopping movements, jumping jacks, etc. If you already perform this exercise, you can increase their intensity by adding weights. The more intense the exercise, the more calories you’ll burn. However, remember that if you are performing high-impact aerobics workouts at a higher intensity, keep the workout duration shorter to prevent yourself from overdoing it.

Backpacking

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For this exercise, all you need is a backpack and a pair of shoes. Put on a backpack and go out on a hike to torch those calories. A person who weighs 200 pounds can burn around 637 calories with this exercise. The weight of the bag will also build more muscular strength in your lower and upper body. To torch even more calories with backpacking, increase the weight in your backpack or choose a steeper mountain to hike or climb.

Mountain Climbers

Mountain climber is a full-body workout that is great for burning calories. To perform this exercise, get into your plank position with your hands a little wider than your shoulders. Then, draw one knee in without lifting the hips up. You might kind of feel like your legs are skimming the floor. Once you get a hang of the exercise, move as fast as you can to burn more fat through the exercise. With mountain climbers, an individual who weighs 150 pounds can burn about 240 calories in just 20 minutes.

Tabata

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) techniques like tabata are great for quick and efficient workouts. Tabata can help you burn a lot of calories and you’ll definitely sense its impact on your body if you do the movements right. A person who weighs 150 pounds can burn about 300 calories in just 20 minutes with tabata movements.

Hill Sprints

If you can’t run for a long period of time, consider taking a crack at hill intervals. With this calorie-burning exercise, a person who weighs 150 pounds can torch 250 calories in just 20 minutes. To perform this workout, we suggest you choose a hill that is at least 40-80 meters long. Start by running up the long hill at 50 percent of your max speed, then simply jog or walk back down. Repeat this six times. Next, again run to the top of the hill, but this time increase your speed to 80 percent of your maximum. Finally, pick up the pace and run up the hill at your maximum speed, and come back down. By repeating the sequence 10-20 times, you’ll torch a large number of calories in a relatively shorter time.

High-Intensity Swimming

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Swimming, despite being a low-impact exercise, burns some serious calories. If you increase the intensity of your swimming sessions, you can torch massive calories: 892 calories in just an hour if you weigh 200 pounds. Furthermore, when you are in the pool, your body burns calories even if you don’t move a muscle. That is because the normal temperature at which our body runs is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit while the average temperature of the pool is about 80 degrees Fahrenheit. So, the body burns calories to keep us warm.

Rowing

When we talk about the most effective exercises for burning calories, we cannot dare to ignore rowing. Rowing machines have made a comeback in studios and gyms and we can see why. Rowing is a low impact exercise that burns a lot of calories. Both upper and lower body muscles are worked out during rowing movements which means that you can work multiple muscle groups while burning calories.

Running

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Running is the simplest exercise a person can do, yet it is highly effective in burning calories. The best part about running is that no equipment is required for it. A 200 pound person can burn about 1,074 calories by running at 8 mph for an hour. Running this fast consumes a lot of energy and demands a lot from your cardiovascular system; therefore, you burn major calories by running at a high speed.

We have highlighted the most effective exercises for burning calories. Now, it is up to you to choose the exercises that you can think you can perform well and start burning some serious calories. Remember that although these exercises are highly effective, you must stay committed to get the results from them. You will burn calories and you will lose fat, but it will take time. Don’t give up on an exercise just after a few weeks thinking that it isn’t helping you out. Stick to it, and the results will eventually show.

 

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About David Nickum

David S. Nickum is an inspirational fitness professional with over 10 years in the health and wellness industry. What he brings to any workout program is a deep understanding of anatomy, nutrition, and exercise physiology. His programs are unique, innovative, educational, and customized to get the job done quickly. He is a cutting edge professional who builds a program that fits your individualized goals. Starting out in the field of automotive technology industry, David had a lot of problems with pain in the lower back. This led him to the world of health and wellness. David was tired of getting prescribed pills to address his problems and he knew that physical therapy would only be a short-term fix, so he decided to learn about the human body to fix the problem on his own. Being a musician has helped David to also apply an artistic approach to health and wellness. He always told me; “exercise is an art just as much as a science”, he was right, every human is different and needs an artistic touch to get the most out of a workout. Throughout his career, David has developed a deep understanding about the human body. He started out only knowing the basics. Seven years later he has become a leader in the field of fitness, he designed his own style of training which works on posture, metabolism, pain management, and performance. After working with David my life has never been better, the pain in my body is gone for the first time in 10 years. After only 6 months of training I feel like a new person. I feel and look the best I have in years. He gave me the education and the tools I needed to prevent failure in the future. He gave me a new lease on life and I am thankful for that everyday.

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