Even though life is starting to get back to normal, some of us may not be able to find time to spare from our busy schedules to hit the gym for a rough, tough workout. But let me tell you that there are other ways to get your heart rate up besides intense cardio. If you’re short on time, you can use these exercises to do a quick cardio session at home anytime! Share cardio to lose belly fat!
Health Shots spoke with Fitness First coach Vikash Sharma about these exercises. These exercises can help speed up your weight loss efforts and burn fat, especially around your abdomen. These exercises can be done at home and, if done correctly and consistently, will give immediate results.
Here are 5 aerobic exercises that are effective in burning fat.
1. Boxing Shuffle
Step 1: Stand with your feet wide apart and place your fists in front of your chin or nose.
Step 2: Punch in front of you. Notice the protruding knuckle.
Step 3: Alternate between arms.
Step 4: Start punching in the air while standing on your toes, keeping the back of your heel off the floor.
Step 5: Keep moving your feet with each movement.
Tip: You can do 50 air punches with both hands initially.
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2. Jump squat
Step 1: Start by squatting halfway with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Step 2: Make sure your hips are forward and your back is straight.
Step 3: Next, jump a little and stop in a crouching position.
Step 4: This is a one-time rep. Okay, let me repeat.
Tip: Keep your hands close to your sides.
3. Active Beast
Step 1: Get into a pushup position.
Step 2: Place your forearms on the ground. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart. Use your upper arms as a support system.
Step 3: Keep your torso straight while squeezing your glutes and abs.
Step 4: At this point, push down on one elbow and lift it up to the elbow you are reaching out for. Then, while resting your hands and toes, press up on the other side to extend the other elbow.
Step 5: Return to starting position. repeat.
4. Burpees
Step 1: Start in a plank position.
Step 2: Keep your body straight and in a parallel position consistently.
Step 3: Align your shoulders with your elbows.
Step 4: Spread the legs apart.
Step 5: Once you’re in the right position, crunch your right knee almost to your right elbow.
Step 6: Extend back leg and kick.
Step 7: You can do 2-3 sets on each side for a total of 30 seconds.
5. Beast Hold
Step 1: Begin by getting on your hands and knees, tucking your toes under and digging into the ground.
Step 2: Knees and feet hip-width apart, hands shoulder-width apart.
Step 3: Squeeze your abs, tighten your glutes, and lift your knees just an inch off the ground to begin the Beast Hold.
Step 4: Hold this position for as long as possible without lifting your hips or arching your spine.
Step 5: Aiming for 1 minute is a good place to start.
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