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

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  • Irishsugar
    Irishsugar 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!
  • peter56765
    peter56765 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.
  • nordlead2005
    nordlead2005 Posts: 1,303 Member
    you guys have it all wrong. "running" as most people qualify it requires equipment. You have to run completely naked.
  • robininfl
    robininfl 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.
  • TrishaAnn13
    TrishaAnn13 Posts: 50 Member
    There is an app called Sworkit that has a lot of different options! Squat!!!
  • T0M_K
    T0M_K Posts: 7,526 Member
    I could be wrong on this and it may go against the others but running maybe be an option ;)
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    wunning/walking/bodyweight workouts.
  • zira91
    zira91 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
  • rseneca724
    rseneca724 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!"
  • Asher_Ethan
    Asher_Ethan Posts: 2,430 Member
    Run.
  • bikertrashbroc
    bikertrashbroc 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.
  • jenniferpiotrowski0
    jenniferpiotrowski0 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
  • peter56765
    peter56765 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.
  • RollTideTri
    RollTideTri Posts: 116 Member
    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 :smile: )
  • veggiecanner
    veggiecanner Posts: 137 Member
    walking
  • amusedmonkey
    amusedmonkey Posts: 10,330 Member
    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
    Need2Exerc1se 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.
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    sault_girl wrote: »
    Snowshoeing!

    How would you do this without equipment (snowshoes). And, of course, snow.
  • ymarq84
    ymarq84 Posts: 16 Member
    Once again running, but also try fasted cardio a few times per week, Google fasted cardio. :smiley:
  • mankars
    mankars Posts: 115 Member
    ....a good partner for a sweaty romp in the bed? ;-)
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    KANGOOJUMPS of course.
  • JDubbs2
    JDubbs2 Posts: 3,789 Member
    running?
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,616 Member
    Stair climbing.

    I climb 30-40 flights a day 5 days a week.
  • carolineb81
    carolineb81 Posts: 459 Member
    Insanity/insanity max 30

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