It is possible to use bodyweight exercises to burn fat. This bodyweight cardio is something that most people don't think of as real exercise, but it clearly is. Learning to burn fat using bodyweight exercises is an important skill. It takes away all excuses for getting cardio done.
Some Exercises to Use
In order to burn fat, use the following exercises to help you with that. They are all bodyweight style exercises.
1. Power Skip
Skipping isn’t just for kids. Raise the right knee up towards the hip while reaching your left arm overhead. Land on the ball of your left foot, and then alternate the skipping motion with the opposite arm and leg. Shoot for 10-15 skips as high as you can go.
2. High Knees
Stand tall with your feet hip-distance apart. Raise up your right knee as high as it’ll go, and then place the leg back down. Alternate legs and start picking up the pace. Try this jig for 30 seconds
3. Jumping Jack
This classic cardio move is a great way to warm up. Start with your feet together and hands at your sides, keeping the core engaged. Next, jump both legs out to the side (wider than your hips) while raising your arms overhead. Keep your knees bent as you jump again to bring your feet back together and arms down. That’s one. Now see what 20-30 feels like!
4. Mountain Climber
We’re not going up any real mountains, but these are a close second. Start down on your hands and knees, and bring the right foot forward to the chest while the left leg remains straight. Engaging the core, quickly switch legs, and keep this rhythm going for 15-20 reps.
5. Diver’s Push-up
Begin in a down-dog position with your arms firmly on the ground and gaze toward the floor. In a controlled and fluid motion, swoop the hips towards the floor while your chest rises. Keep moving until your back is arched and your gaze is towards the ceiling. Then swoop back down, continuing this motion for 10-15 reps.
These five exercises will help you to burn fat. None of them require special equipment. These can all be done at your home. This should remove all excuses.
The Strategy
By adding a bunch of bodyweight cardio exercises to your tool belt that will help you burn fat, you create something most people don't have. You take away excuses. These exercises can be done anywhere and need no equipment. Because of this I believe you will be in the position to burn fat more often. Leverage the strategy and you will see how much easier it is to consistently get your cardio done.
