These Exercises Are More Effective Than Running

We all know that the most effective workout to burn fat is cardio. still running is not everyone’s favourite, that is why you we suggest these 10 exercises that might be even better than running.

Here you will find a program based on just 10 exercises that actually work the same way running does. Just follow the instructions to every exercise the right way to get the best possible result.

1. Burpees

Start with a standing position then touch the ground while bending your knees, next move your legs behind you to make a push-up position. Do one push-up and then come up again to the first position while throwing your hands up in the air.

2. Plank

This easy move is the best for a great effect in the abdominal part. all you have to do is a push-up position with your elbows at an angle of 90°, the rest of your body should be in a straight line from head to toes.

3. Squats

Stand with your legs wide apart, left your two arms straight in front of you, while you keep your back straight start going down with your butt in a sitting position, try to stay still for a few seconds and then start going up till you are in the first position again.

4. Push-Ups

Lay down facing the ground keeping your body up by putting your hands under your shoulders. keep your body straight in one line, start going down by bending your elbows, go as low as you can, then start going up again till you reach the initial position, repeat the whole move for 10 to 12 times.

5. Jumping Jacks

Start with a standing position with your both arms at your sides, slightly bend your knees, then jump while spreading your legs the width of your shoulders, at the same time spread your arms out over your head, next jump back to the first position.

6. Frog Jump

Spread your legs the width of your shoulders, go down in a squat position until your hands touch the ground , then jump forwards throwing your arms over your head, land in the squat position with your hands touching the ground again, repeat.

7. Step Up

For this one you are going to need an equipment, but don’t worry a stair, a low chair or a bench might do the job, stand straight facing that equipment, step up with your right leg first then bring up your left leg, go back down starting with your left leg then your right leg, after repeating it for 15 to 20 times, do another set starting with your left leg this time.

8. Lunges

Start with a standing position with your hands on your hips, spread your legs the width of your shoulders, take a big step with your right leg and push your body forwards until your left knee nearly touches the ground, go back up and repeat it while switching legs.

9. Spiderman Plank

Start With a Plank positioning, maintaining your body up with elbows at an angle of 90° right under your shoulders, spread your feet shoulders width, bring your right knee outside in the direction of your right elbow while keeping your body weight centred, then bring your knee back again to the first position, switch sides and repeat.

10. Donkey Kicks

Using your elbows instead of hands, start on all fours, left your right leg as high as possible and pause for a few seconds, bring it back down, then left your left leg the same way, repeat the exercise for 10 times each leg.

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