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Weight loss: 5 forms of workout that are excellent for shedding kilos

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Dec 9, 2021, 07:00 IST
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Workout that you should include

Without exercising, dropping kilos can be a distant dream. You may eat clean, follow a healthy lifestyle and do everything correctly, even then you might not notice any change in your waist circumference if you do not include exercise in your daily routine. While all kinds of exercise is good for you to increase your daily physical activity level, some are particularly beneficial in torching calories required to shed kilos. Here are 5 forms of workout that you can include in your daily routine to avoid boredom and burn more calories.

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​Jumping rope

Bring the good old days back by adding a jumping workout to your routine. This workout is good for days when you do not want to go out for a cardio session or do not want to spend a lot of time in the gym. Just 15 minutes of skipping rope can get you a good cardio workout and help you burn 200 to 300 calories. It can be done at the comfort of your house and does not require expensive sets of equipment. If you want to make your workout more challenging try variations.

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​HIIT (High-intensity interval training)

HIIT is best for experienced fitness enthusiasts. In this workout, one has to perform bodyweight exercise one after the other with minimum resting time. Beginners, who are new to bodyweight workouts may compromise their form and get themselves injured. HIIT is an advanced version of a workout that can help you burn anywhere between 450 calories in 30 minutes.

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​Boxing

If you do not like the idea of performing a general workout, you can try boxing. Boxing is a fun activity that can also help to burn tons of calories in less time. It can help to flex your muscles and also build strength in your upper and lower limbs. You can burn approximately 525 calories/hour boxing a punching bag.

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​Stair exercise

Do you have any equipment at home? Worry not, you can easily turn your stair into a calorie-burning machine. There are several exercises that you can perform on your stairs when trying to shed kilos. Stair running, jumping, squatting, and lunging are some exercises that you can do with the help of your stairs to burn tons of calories in minimum time. You can burn about 0.17 calories for every step you climb.

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​Kettlebell exercise

Kettlebell exercise is recommended for those who like to work out at home and avoid going to the gym. Kettlebell exercises are perfect for strength training and burning calories, which are essential for shedding kilos. Working with a kettlebell has another benefit, it can help your target complex muscles which are often left unactivated while performing dumbbell or barbell exercises. Kettlebell exercises can help you burn 20 calories per minute.

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