The best exercises for weight loss
Want to get in shape fast? Here we take a look at the exercises that give you the best results for the least amount of time!
Running – running at a pace of about a mile every eight minutes burns around 110 calories in just ten minutes. Make sure you have good-quality running shoes to support your joints.
Skipping – this playground exercise is a surprisingly good calorie-burner, with fast skipping burning up around 100 calories in 10 minutes.
Swimming – choose the right stroke and the pounds will fall off. Back stroke and a slow crawl burn the most calories, but you need to be moving continuously, not stopping after each length for a breather!
Squash – this racquet sport burns almost as many calories as running – and it’s great for those who like to combine fitness with socialising.
Kettlebells – shaped like a cannon ball with a handle, these weights can help you drop the pounds in no time. Once you’ve learned how to use them, you can burn as many calories in ten minutes as you would if you ran for 45 minutes. Find a gym that runs courses in how to use them.
*Always check with your GP before starting a new fitness regime.