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

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    • Posts: 117 Member
      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!
    • Posts: 352 Member
      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.
    • Posts: 1,303 Member
      you guys have it all wrong. "running" as most people qualify it requires equipment. You have to run completely naked.
    • Posts: 1,137 Member
      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.
    • Posts: 50 Member
      There is an app called Sworkit that has a lot of different options! Squat!!!
    • Posts: 7,526 Member
      I could be wrong on this and it may go against the others but running maybe be an option ;)
    • Posts: 17,525 Member
      wunning/walking/bodyweight workouts.
    • Posts: 670 Member
      edited 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
    • Posts: 46 Member
      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!"
    • Posts: 2,430 Member
      Run.
    • Posts: 2 Member
      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.
    • Posts: 215 Member
      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
    • Posts: 352 Member
      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.
    • Posts: 116 Member
      peter56765 wrote: »
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      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 :smile: )
    • Posts: 137 Member
      walking
    • Posts: 10,330 Member
      peter56765 wrote: »
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      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.
    • Posts: 13,575 Member
      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.
    • Posts: 13,575 Member
      sault_girl wrote: »
      Snowshoeing!

      How would you do this without equipment (snowshoes). And, of course, snow.
    • Posts: 16 Member
      Once again running, but also try fasted cardio a few times per week, Google fasted cardio. :smiley:
    • Posts: 115 Member
      ....a good partner for a sweaty romp in the bed? ;-)
    • Posts: 6,474 Member
      KANGOOJUMPS of course.
    • Posts: 3,789 Member
      running?
    • Posts: 25,925 Member
      Stair climbing.

      I climb 30-40 flights a day 5 days a week.
    • Posts: 459 Member
      Insanity/insanity max 30
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