Home Exercises to Lose Weight Quickly - 5 Tips

Exercise is an important part of any weight loss diet. However, with busy schedules, we all want to know what exercises to help us lose weight faster. In general, there are two types of exercises: aerobic and strength training (or anaerobic), and each one contributes differently to weight loss. Aerobic exercise burns fat calories while you are engaged in the exercise itself. On the other hand, strength training primarily contributes to weight loss by helping to increase the speed of your resting metabolic rate (RMR), which is the number of calories your body burns at rest. Your RMR actually increases (ie, burns more calories) the more muscular your body because they have much more energy to maintain muscles than it does to maintain fat. Important: Do not forget that muscle weighs more than fat, so some strength training exercises will make you healthier and more attractive while not necessarily contributing to weight loss. However, muscles are a "good" kind of weight and you should aim to build more muscle to help keep body fat at bay. Here are 5 tips for exercises - both aerobic and strength training - you can do at home to lose weight quickly. Tip # 1: Squats: Your buttocks and leg muscles are the largest muscles in your body. Every day in the mirror, put your feet shoulder width while facing forward and squat down and up 10-20 times for 2 or 3 sets. This will build the buttocks and legs. As you build strength, try holding 2 or 5 lb dumbbells in your hands while you work. Make sure to warm up first, and stop if you notice a sharp pain in the knees. Tip # 2: Pushups: Push ups are a form of strength training: during a standoff must support up to 70% of their body weight. Do 2 or 3 sets of 20 pushups to build arm strength and increase your RMR. Tip # 3: Jumping: Jumping jacks are an excellent whole body aerobic exercises you can do at home. Make 4 or 5 sets of 20 jumps, or as needed. Tip: If you live in an apartment or stay in a room on the second floor, be considerate of your neighbors by going outside or doing it in a room on the first floor. Tip # 4: Fast walking: While walking is in itself a great aerobic exercise, fast walking is even better for burning fat. Make sure you really stretch first and warm up with regular walking. Once you start your fast-paced walking, try to maintain as much speed as possible for as long as possible. If you feel tired, try doing intervals of fast walking followed by short periods of slower walking. Tip # 5: Stepping: Stepping is a great way to get your heart rate and burn calories. You can use the stairs at home, but for best results I suggest buying specialized stackable step mats and stack them up to at least 15 inches (38 cm). Perform 2-3 sets of 20 steps each to begin. Although it may not feel like stepping help, it is! This exercise will not only help you lose weight but also help shape the buttocks and legs.