Does anybody know any exercises/workouts that burn a lot of calories and don't need equipment?

Irishsugar · February 2016

Not a runner here (maybe one day) but lots of great ideas... Think I may go get a jump rope today!!

I second the YouTube videos... I love the dancing ones. I have no rhythm and am very slow and awkward but they get me moving!

peter56765 · February 2016

Running finds that sweet spot of burning a lot of calories in a short period of time while allowing a sustained calorie burn. Swimming is the only thing better in that regard but you need a pool. Running also gets you outside so you'll get some much needed Vitamin D. As an added bonus, you already know how to do it but as with all exercise, you don't want to overdo it if you're a beginner.

One caution: It's not true that you need no equipment for running. You'll want athletic clothing that wicks away moisture (no cotton!) and most importantly, you'll want running shoes.

nordlead2005 · February 2016

you guys have it all wrong. "running" as most people qualify it requires equipment. You have to run completely naked.

robininfl · February 2016

Running Running Running.

Pushups, pullups, lunge-walks, aerobic dance, jumping jacks, waving your arms around, anything that gets your heart rate up and keeps it up by moving around will burn calories.

TrishaAnn13 · February 2016

There is an app called Sworkit that has a lot of different options! Squat!!!

T0M_K · February 2016

I could be wrong on this and it may go against the others but running maybe be an option

JoRocka · February 2016

wunning/walking/bodyweight workouts.

zira91 · February 2016

Running like what others have said (personally, I hate running but of u like it, why not.)

And there is Dancing, HIIT, Hiking etc

rseneca724 · February 2016

Not everyone can run. I would love to because I know it is great cardio, but shin splints tell me "hell no you better not!"

Asher_Ethan · February 2016

Run.

bikertrashbroc · February 2016

Find a good hill or some stairs and go up and down it. A run will burn a lot, but so will walking it if you do it enough. The harder the incline, the better workout.

jenniferpiotrowski0 · February 2016

Xbox fitness have good workouts..I have the app on my Xbox one and I do mossa fight and mossa groove workouts. They require only your bodyweight

peter56765 · February 2016

rseneca724 wrote: »

Not everyone can run. I would love to because I know it is great cardio, but shin splints tell me "hell no you better not!"

Actually, shin splint are usually telling you to take it easier or get better shoes.

RollTideTri · February 2016

peter56765 wrote: »

rseneca724 wrote: »

Not everyone can run. I would love to because I know it is great cardio, but shin splints tell me "hell no you better not!"

Actually, shin splint are usually telling you to take it easier or get better shoes.

^^^ This exactly. Shin splints are almost always from going too fast or too long before your legs are ready for it. I got em BAD when I first started. Then a friend convinced me to run super slow for a few weeks to build up, and they were banished forever. (the shin splints, not the friend

)

veggiecanner · February 2016

walking

amusedmonkey · February 2016

peter56765 wrote: »

rseneca724 wrote: »

Not everyone can run. I would love to because I know it is great cardio, but shin splints tell me "hell no you better not!"

Actually, shin splint are usually telling you to take it easier or get better shoes.

Yep. Anyone who is reasonably healthy and doesn't have severe structural issues can run. Shin splints are comparable to extreme DOMS, they usually mean a person got too enthusiastic and did too much too soon.

Need2Exerc1se · February 2016

Running, walking or hiking require only shoes if you have somewhere convenient and safe to do them. If you have to travel somewhere then some type of vehicle is needed.

Calisthenics require nothing extra. Most can even be done barefoot.