Easy Workout Routines To Lose Weight

Only doing cardio might result in some weight loss. Strength training burns calories and increases the metabolism. But doing both cardio and strength training is best for weight loss. For maximum fat burning, try workouts that are combination of two things: easy, low-intensity cardio for 40 minutes twice a day and strength training for only a one or two body parts once a day. Do your cardio once with your strength training routine and once without.

Deltoid and Triceps Weight-Loss Workout

On one day each week, do up to 40 minutes of cardio on a low-impact machine such as the treadmill or stationary bike, and lift weights to target your shoulders and triceps. This tones your arms and burns calories. Perform four sets of the dumbbell shoulder press and three sets of lateral raises, reverse flys and shrugs for your shoulders. Perform eight to 12 reps. Then, do four sets of close-grip bench presses and three sets of dumbbell kickbacks, triceps extensions and triceps pushups. Perform eight to 12 reps of these as well, except do as many pushups as you can.

Back Weight-Loss Workout

One day a week do a cardio and strength training workout for your back. Use the same 40-minute twice-a-day cardio plan with this workout. To target your back, start with four sets of bent-over rows. Do between eight and 12 reps. Then, do three sets of 10 lat pulldowns and eight single-arm cable rows per side with a machine. These exercises all work your middle and upper back. Finish with 12 to 15 back extensions for your lower back.

Pecs and Biceps Weight-Loss Workout

Target your chest and biceps once a week as well with a cardio and strength training workout. To work your chest, do four sets of incline bench presses and three sets of pec decks, flys and pushups. Perform eight to 12 reps of the chest exercises, except do as many pushups as you can.

To work your biceps, do four sets of bicep curls with dumbbells and three sets of barbell curls, reverse curls and cable curls. Perform eight to 12 repetitions. Also, do 40 minutes of cardio in the morning and evening.

Leg Weight-Loss Workout

Lifting weights with your lower body burns significant calories because of the large muscle groups you use. It also firms your lower body to make you look thinner and leaner. Start your workout with five sets of squats, doing between eight and 12 reps per set. Then do three sets of wall squats, leg extensions and sissy squats. This targets the front of your thighs and glutes.

Next, work your hamstrings on the back of your thighs with three to four sets of 10 to 15 hamstring curls and deadlifts. Finish your workout by targeting your calves with three sets of both seated and standing calf raises. Don't forget the usual cardio workout.

Avoid the Eating Trap

The problem with hardcore workouts is they make you hungry. This may cause you to eat more, and the extra calories take the place of the calories exercise used up, so weight loss doesn't happen. Easier workouts are less likely to send you running for a snack, but it is still wise to use an online food journal or a notebook to keep track of your calories so you do not increase your intake.