Gym has almost always been the solution for losing weight, but it is possible to shed those extra kilos at home too. All you have to do is give this article a read and follow the set of exercises diligently.
Ways to Burn Fat at Home
Cardiovascular Exercises
Cardiovascular exercises are those that increase your heart rate by doing intense workouts. Such exercises help to a great extent in reducing the excess fat.
- Use the stairs: Climbing the stairs of your home or apartment is one of the easiest exercises to perform if you do not have the time to hit the gym.
- On-the-spot cardio exercises: This set includes skipping, jumping jacks, and the like.
Strength Training Exercises to Burn Fat
Easy chair: There are variations of this exercise that can be performed. The basic version is to stand at a distance of 6 inches away from the wall, but with your back resting on it. Place your feet shoulder-width apart. Slowly bend your knees and lower your body till your thighs are parallel to the floor. Hold this position for few seconds and slowly come back to the starting posture. Repeat the exercise 10 to 12 times. When you go down in a squat, you will have to ensure your knees do not cross your toes.
Lunges: Like the easy chair, this is also a compound exercise which you can do with or without weights. If you use weights it will increase your workout’s intensity. For weights you can make use of filled water bottles. Stand with a shoulder-width distance between your feet. Place your right leg in front of you such that it is in line with your hip joint. Slowly lower your torso, so that your right thigh is parallel to the floor and your left knee is about to touch the floor. Hold in the position for few seconds before you come back to the starting position. Repeat the exercise 10 to 15 times.
Plank: To do this core exercise, come down on all your fours. You should be so positioned, that your shoulders are placed exactly above your wrist and your knees should not touch the floor. You will have to curl your toes under. When you get into the position, continue to breathe. Slowly rest your body on the floor and repeat the cycle.
Push-ups: This exercise will work not only for the chest, but also for your triceps and deltoids. Lie down on your stomach and place your arms such that they are positioned exactly under your shoulders. Now slowly push yourself up till your arms are stretched. Ensure your body should be in a straight line from your head to your heels. To lower yourself, bend your elbows to the extent your nose is about to touch the ground. Then push yourself back up.
When you do any exercise at home, you will have to make sure your posture is correct. Incorrect posture will not only cause an injury, but you may not be able to derive all the benefits of the exercise. Do not forget to do some warm up exercises before you do the strength-training exercises, else it can lead to an injury.
