There is no doubt that cardio training is extremely effective when it comes to burning fat. However, many people hate running and that is why in today’s article we present you 10 exercises that are more effective than running.
Below is a program of 10 exercises that can be considered as an alternative to cardio training or more precisely to running.
Perform each exercise correctly as many times as suggested in order to fully obtain the beneficial effect of the training.
1. Burpees
Stand up and bend your knees with your hands touching the floor. Then get into a push-up position, do a push-up and get back up to the starting position by jumping with your hands up.
2. Iron
Planks are the best exercise for the abdominal area. It is very easy and simple. You just have to get into a push-up position with your elbows (at a 90% angle). Make sure your body is in a straight line from your feet to your head.
3. Squats
Start with your shoulders wide apart and your legs wide apart. Keep your back straight as you lower your butt down as if you were sitting. Hold for a few seconds and then return to the starting position.
4. Push-ups
Start on your hands and knees with your hands under your shoulders. Next, rise up onto the balls of your feet and palms of your hands, then walk your feet back until you are in a plank position. Bend your elbows, lowering your body down. Then slowly push yourself back up to the starting position.
5. Jumping jack
Keep your knees slightly bent and land softly on the balls of your feet. Engage your core and glutes and keep your knees in line with your hips and feet. Keep your arms extended and elbows bent throughout the exercise and maintain a steady, smooth breathing pattern.
6. Frog jump
After getting into a plank position, jump forward while keeping your hands on the floor. Then, return to the previous position and repeat the exercise.
7. Step Up
Follow the detailed instructions in the image and perform the exercise correctly as presented to achieve effective results. Perform 15 repetitions per leg x 3 sets.
8. Lunges
Start the exercise standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands on your hips. Next, step forward with one leg and bend your knees until your back knee almost touches the floor. Then, move your body backward. Switch legs and repeat 20 times.
9. Knee to elbow plank
Get into a plank position with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands directly under your shoulders to start. Using your body, bring your right knee to the outside of your right elbow without shifting your weight to the left side. Return to the starting position and switch sides, bringing your left knee to your left elbow. Keep your body weight centered at all times.
10. Donkey kicks
Start on all fours, but support your body using your elbows. Lift and extend one leg as high as you can and hold it in the air for 10 seconds. Then repeat the exercise with the other leg.
