Losing fat requires a combination of a healthy diet, cardio, and strength training. A full-body workout engages multiple muscle groups, increases heart rate, and helps burn calories more efficiently. Below is a routine designed to target all major muscle groups while maximizing fat burning.
1. Squats (Lower Body)
Squats are a powerhouse exercise that targets your glutes, quads, hamstrings, and core. They also raise your heart rate, which is excellent for fat loss.
- How to do it:
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Lower your body by bending your knees and pushing your hips back as if you’re sitting in a chair.
- Keep your back straight and go as low as your flexibility allows.
- Push through your heels to return to the starting position.
- Reps: 3 sets of 15-20 reps.
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2. Push-Ups (Upper Body)
Push-ups are a great exercise for building upper body strength and engaging your core, chest, shoulders, and triceps. They also increase your heart rate, helping with fat loss.
- How to do it:
- Start in a plank position, with hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Lower your body until your chest nearly touches the floor.
- Push yourself back up to the starting position while keeping your core tight.
- Reps: 3 sets of 10-15 reps (or as many as you can do with good form).
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3. Burpees (Full Body & Cardio)
Burpees are one of the best fat-burning exercises as they combine cardio with full-body movement, targeting almost every muscle group.
- How to do it:
- Start in a standing position.
- Drop down into a squat, place your hands on the ground, and kick your feet back into a push-up position.
- Perform a push-up, jump your feet back towards your hands, and explosively jump up with your arms reaching overhead.
- Reps: 3 sets of 10-12 reps.
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4. Lunges (Lower Body)
Lunges are an excellent way to build strength in your legs and glutes while also improving your balance and core stability.
- How to do it:
- Stand upright with your feet hip-width apart.
- Step forward with one leg and lower your hips until both knees are bent at about a 90-degree angle.
- Push back up to the starting position and repeat with the other leg.
- Reps: 3 sets of 12 reps per leg.
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5. Mountain Climbers (Core & Cardio)
Mountain climbers are a fantastic way to get your heart rate up while engaging your core, shoulders, and legs.
- How to do it:
- Start in a plank position with your body in a straight line.
- Bring one knee towards your chest, then quickly switch legs, like you’re running in place while in a plank.
- Reps: 3 sets of 30 seconds.
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6. Plank (Core)
The plank is a simple yet highly effective exercise for strengthening your core, which is essential for fat loss as it supports posture and prevents injury during other exercises.
- How to do it:
- Start in a forearm plank position, with your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- Keep your core tight, and hold the position without letting your hips sag.
- Hold time: 3 sets of 30-60 seconds.
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7. Jump Rope (Cardio)
Jumping rope is an excellent cardiovascular exercise that burns a significant number of calories in a short period. It’s also fun and improves coordination!
- How to do it:
- Hold the handles of a jump rope in each hand.
- Swing the rope over your head and jump as it passes under your feet.
- Try to maintain a steady rhythm, jumping on the balls of your feet.
- Reps: 3 sets of 1 minute.
This full-body workout is designed to maximize fat burning while toning your muscles. Do this routine 3-4 times a week alongside a balanced diet for optimal fat loss results.