Exercises to lose weight

If your looking for an exercise routine to help you lose weight quickly then i can definitely recommend the Body Weight Workout below to shed the pounds as fast as it is possible (healthily). There are a few great things about this programme

· Its completely free!

· You don’t need any expensive equipment to start

· You can do it anywhere, even in a hotel room when travelling

· Its easy for beginners as there is nothing to complicated

Ok so before we start it is essential that you warm up. Dont skip this step as many people do as you can injure yourself very easily if you are not careful. To warm up slowly bend over and touch your toes with your fingers or get as close as you can. Then rotate your hips in a clockwise then counter clockwise direction. Next lie on your back and try to lift your stomach off the ground so that your back is arched. That completes the stretching i told you it wouldn’t be to hard didn’t i!

Push-ups. The first exercise to help us on our road to losing weight is the push-up. Many people consider the push-up to be too hard for them however with a little practice and even a little cheating anyone can do it. If you are just a beginner start the motion with your knees on the floor. Then place your hands about shoulder width apart just ahead of yourself. Slowly lower your chest down to the ground and the push slowly backup again. The key is to control the motion and because you a pivoting on your knees and not your feet it should be much more manageable.

Squats . Most people really don’t like squats when it comes to exercises but they are a great way to tone your legs and back. Start with your feet shoulder width apart. Next put your hands behind your head and lower yourself slowly down. The key if you are finding this too hard is to not go down the whole way. When starting if this is too tough only lower yourself around 30-40 centimetres.

Sit-ups. If you’re looking for that cover model six pack then not only are you going to half to lose some weight but you are going to really have to work the core muscles around your stomach. First you need somewhere to anchor your feet so that you can pull yourself up. Then with your hands behind your head and your knees bent use your legs, hips and abs to lift yourself of the ground. The key is that it isn’t necessary to pull your head the whole way up to your knees, just lifting you back 20-30 centimetres off the ground is enough to really work your abs.

Ok so those are my three basic core exercises you should aim to complete 3 sets of 12 of each of these. You will want to do them in succession, ie don’t just to 3 sets of one exercise as you will probably overwork one muscle group. Instead do one set then move onto the next exercise. Remember the key here is to keep your heart rate up as this is the best way to lose fat, so don’t stop between the exercises for more than 1 minute.

Advanced

Ok so i thought i would do an advanced exercise section for those who really want to speed up their fat burning potential. For this group of workouts you will need some equipment but nothing expensive.

Pull-ups. This is a very intense exercise but it has a real payoff as there is nothing better for working your arms than the pull-up. You will need a pull-up bar but you can get one for around $15 that fits into your doorframe. The easiest way to start is with an underhand grip which means the palms of your hands will be facing you. Slowly pull yourself up until you can put your chin on top of the bar. Cross your legs over as it will help with your balance and also try to keep your back straight. You may only be able to do one or two pull-ups at the start but stick with it as it doesn’t take long to build it up to 10 or even 20.

Chair dips. For this weight loss exercise you are going to need two chairs. Place the two chairs about 3 feet apart and then sit on the first chair with your feet on the other. Slowly lift yourself off the first chair with your hands on the base and move forward to the edge to lower yourself below the chair. This exercise really works a few muscles at once, both your triceps and your core abs will be pushed hard. Its also great for overall balance and concentration.

So there you have it folks! Three really simple exercises you can do anywhere for free just using your own bodyweight and two for our more advanced readers who want to be a bit more adventurous. Some may be wondering why we are suggesting using these workouts instead of things like running etc but these workouts can work your heart just as hard and they can also build muscle too which as we know burns fat. Stay tuned for even more exercise workouts in the future.