5 Exercises to burn Fat

MEN FAT BURNING EXERCISES

Many men prefer strength oriented exercises to generate lean muscle tissue mass.

1. RUNNING

For men, running is among the best exercises for burning fat. This exercise is not expensive and can be done almost everywhere. Running exercises the muscles of the lower part of the body. One very important aspect that you need to adhere to while running is wearing the recommended running shoes. Good shoes will prevent one from getting injured. Men burn approximately 300 calories after a run. Consistency is paramount here.

2. CYCLING

Cycling will burn 200 to 400 calories after approximately 1 hour work-out for men. This is a cardiovascular activity and one can change the intensity as the body adjusts to the exercise. Spinning is almost similar to cycling. In case of indoor exercising, one can bring the experience of outdoor cycling by changing the bike’stensions either by decreasing or increasing them.

3. ELLIPTICAL MACHINES AND STAIR CLIMBER

Elliptical machines are good for fat burning workouts because of the multi-tasking ability. It is similar to cross country skiing. Elliptical machines are good exercise tools for the lower and upper body. Treadmills maybe good for exercise but they do not engage multiple muscles. This is in contrast with stair climber and the elliptical machines. Men may burn 300 calories in half hour of elliptical machine and stair climber exercise. The stair climber works every lower body muscle and burns fat.

4. SWIMMING

Water offers resistance, making swimming one of the best methods of burning fat. Swimming works out multiple muscles in the lower and upper parts of the body. Swimming enhances heart and lung functions and builds endurance. Swimming is advantageous to men with joint problems because it is gentler to other exercises such as cycling. Approximately 400 calories are lost in 30- minutes swim

5. CARDIO KICKBOXING

Cardio kickboxing works major muscle groups, making it a good fat burner exercise. As one throws the kicks and punches, core muscles are toned, strength and flexibility are increased. In case of high level training, a man may lose up to 1000 calories.

FAT BURNING EXERCISES FOR WOMEN

For women, variable intensity interval training and metabolic resistance training are the best forms of fat burning regimes. These exercises are of high intensity and short duration.Variable intensity interval training is a high intensity cardio where periods of active recovery are alternated with periods of high effort.Metabolic resistance training is resistance training for the whole body where non competing exercises are done with minimal rest.The following are high intensity work outs for women:
.double arm swings
.mountain climbers

.jump rope
.walking lunges
.squats
.the prowler
.pull ups
.kettle bell swings
.battling ropes
.slide board
.combination of barbell clean and shoulder press
.break dances
.push ups
.Turkish get ups
.renegade dumbbell