free exercises that burn calories quick!

aims94

whats your secrets for burning cals!

the most helpful upto now for me hasnt entirely been free however, the one off purchase of a hula hoop has helped me greatly

80-100cals per 10 mins! GREAT & EASY WORK OUT.

i would love to hear your ideas#!

meg0013

running. best free workout you can get.

engineman312

my secret is getting off the couch and not half-assing it.

Skinny_minny_mo

hi aims,

is that just a normal hula-hoop like the type kids play with?!

and do i have to do anything special or jiust keep moving and make sure it doesnt fall down?

aims94

hi aims,

is that just a normal hula-hoop like the type kids play with?!

and do i have to do anything special or jiust keep moving and make sure it doesnt fall down?

yes just a regular hoop one big enough for yourself, and yes just as normal.. it works wonders on the hips too!!

glenbabe

swimming.......free if you live by the sea lol.....otherwise only a small fee at the pool.Its fantastic allround burner.Gives you pluses on stamina strength and suppleness and it doesnt hurt your joints because of your buoyancy.

EricNCSU

I have a membership to the YMCA and so I go run on the treadmill or ride the stationary bike there, but this morning I just went for a walk through my neighborhood, that's always free.

anubis609

"Free exercise?" Meaning one you don't pay for? Pretty much anything that jacks up the HR and produces sweat can be considered exercise. Jumping is a naturally free movement; i.e., jumping rope, jumping jacks, jumping on a trampoline, jumping fences, jumping topics...

rose_mortem

if hula hooping burns that many calories, then It's time for me to invest in a hula hoop!!

KavemanKarg

Switching to a stand up desk.

jennie_chapin

I burned 80 calories running up and down my stairs (7 steps) in 5 min.

SarahSoos

youtube actually has a lot of work-out videos- dance, aerobic, yoga, strengthening, all free

Tattoos_and_Tea

youtube actually has a lot of work-out videos- dance, aerobic, yoga, strengthening, all free

Thats a really great idea!

Cathleenr

my secret is getting off the couch and not half-assing it.

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HMonsterX

When doing my circuit training two things that really get my heart rate up are jumping jacks...and High Knees! Get your knees up to horizontal, and keep it fast...soon gets the heart going!

lisasays

*On Demand workouts (including 30ds) all free
*parking far away and walking to the store
*walking anywhere
*dancing in my living room - do this all the time!

Halothane

You could always go outside and play......thats free. Take up running.

mcadams1

Cleaning the house, it is a good workout and you feel extra good afterward because your house is clean.

benodie

I walk and walk and walk with the dog and its made a massive difference . . .actually more often than not I'm dragged everywhere and break out into a run to keep up with him!! :bigsmile:

rachmaree

jump rope and burpees.

crzyone

What's a burpee???

I walk and do aerobics in my living room while watching tv!!!!

stevwil41

*On Demand workouts (including 30ds) all free
*parking far away and walking to the store
*walking anywhere
*dancing in my living room - do this all the time!

Pre-MFP when I was just starting the whole healthier lifestyle thing I bought a cheap pedometer and started parking on the far side of the lot when shopping or parking a block away when running errands. I've since gotten rid of the pedometer but the habits are still there. I always get a few extra steps in whenever I can:)

stormieweather

Boxing! We have a big boxing bag hanging in the garage. If I want to jack up the HR, just go punch the bag for a while. Dance while you do it and mix in some kicks and it's a full body workout!

FaithHopeBELIEVE

LOVE www.bodyrocktv.com and www.toneitup.com I do a shredmil 2.o workout that is on the TIU site. My HRM says I burn 400+ cals with that one. It's a HIIT workout.

spottedlee

swimming.......free if you live by the sea lol.....otherwise only a small fee at the pool.Its fantastic allround burner.Gives you pluses on stamina strength and suppleness and it doesnt hurt your joints because of your buoyancy.

2nd!

Lift_hard_eat_big

10 burpees
10 switch kicks with each leg
10 jump squats
That counts as 1 set, repeat for 10 sets. I can burn 400-500cals in 20 mins. if I go non-stop and only take short breaks at the end of a set.

FaithHopeBELIEVE

10 burpees
10 switch kicks with each leg
10 jump squats
That counts as 1 set, repeat for 10 sets. I can burn 400-500cals in 20 mins. if I go non-stop and only take short breaks at the end of a set.

What are the switch kicks? I might try this in the am. :drinker:

ruthiebear123

I go walking with my double pram (it's heavy! Specially with the little ones in it!) and walk to work and back! I'm wanting to get a gym membership soon! The you tube idea is brilliant gonna look it up when kids r napping! X

sandrasayre

I LOVE THE HULA HOOP!!!!!