The Best Workouts to Get Fit

 

Everyone wants to look their best. If you’re not in great shape, the first step is to start working out more and eating better, but the second step is deciding which workout routines are most effective at creating the body you want. From cardio workouts to resistance training and everything in between, there are countless exercises that can help you get fit and improve your overall health. In this article, we’ll look at three different workout routines that can help you meet your fitness goals without breaking a sweat—or spending hours at the gym every day! The Best Workouts to Get Fit [INFOGRAPHIC]

 

HIIT Cardio

High-Intensity Interval Training (or HIIT) is a workout method that alternates periods of high-intensity exercise with lower-intensity exercise or rest intervals. This form of cardio is the most efficient way to get fit and boost your metabolism, in addition to providing benefits such as improved blood pressure and cholesterol levels. If you're looking for a quick, intense workout, HIIT cardio is for you! There are many different ways to do HIIT workouts but the two best known are Tabata and circuit training. Tabata uses 8 rounds, 4 minutes each round with 20 seconds of hard work followed by 10 seconds of rest between each round; Circuit training alternates one set of an exercise with another until all sets have been completed. Both methods can be done on any equipment available: kettlebells, weights, TRX bands, etc.

 

Moderate Intensity Cardio

Do you want to get a great cardio workout in without feeling like you're having an out-of-body experience? Moderate-intensity cardio is the perfect way to stay fit while also having fun! Here are five workouts that are perfect for people who want a good sweat without breaking a sweat. They all take less than 20 minutes and won't leave you panting or gasping for air. Let's start with two low-impact exercises that anyone can do. Step Aerobics: You'll need some good dance shoes (dancewear, if you have it) and a step platform, but once those things are set up, all you need to do is step on the platform at different heights in order to hit every muscle group. Another low-impact exercise is Cycling: All you need for this one is your bike! Find a hill or hill nearby, and pedal away until your legs hurt enough that you have to stop. If hills aren't available, find a slope from which to descend as fast as possible - be sure not to turn too quickly so as not to throw yourself off balance when coming back up the other side of the slope!

 

Weight Training

-Lunges: Stand straight with your feet together and your hands on your hips. Step forward with one foot into a lunge position (both knees bent). Push back up to the starting position and then repeat on the other side of the body. Do 3 sets of 10 reps for each leg. -Crunches: Lie down on your back, bend both legs at the knee, place them flat on the floor, and cross your arms over your chest. Tense abdominal muscles by lifting the torso towards the ceiling. Lower slowly until shoulders are slightly off ground. Repeat for three sets of 15 crunches each set.

-Push Ups: Place hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, point fingers in the same direction as toes. Slowly lower the body until the elbows form 90-degree angles or lower.

 

Heavy Bag Exercises

A heavy bag is a must-have for boxing enthusiasts and can be used as a way of getting fit. To get the best workout, lay the heavy bag on the ground and stand in front of it. Bend your knees slightly so that you are in a half crouch position, then punch the heavy bag with your fists. Alternate between punches by alternating hands and make sure to keep your elbows tucked into your body for optimal power.

 

Bodyweight Workouts

1) Chin-ups - A chin-up is performed by grabbing a bar with palms facing away from the body and pulling up until the chest touches the bar. If you don't have access to a bar, you can do these on something sturdy like a tree branch or railing. 2) Push-ups - Push-ups are done in a similar fashion as the chin-up: face down and back straight while touching your toes, then pushing your upper body off the ground until your elbows are fully extended. 3) Rowing Machine - The rowing machine is one of the best total body exercises because it targets your core, back muscles, shoulders, biceps, and triceps all at once. 4) Burpees - Burpees are an excellent way to get in cardio without even realizing it! They basically just jump squats combined with push-ups so go ahead and give this one a try!

 

Stretching Exercises

If you're looking for a workout that will help burn calories and build muscle, there are a variety of exercises that can work wonders. To name just a few, the following exercises require no equipment at all: running, jumping rope, push-ups, sit-ups, and squats. Exercises like running involve using your own body weight as resistance. The other exercises use different muscle groups as resistance and get your heart rate up quickly which is great for burning calories. And don't forget about pull-ups! They're one of the best exercises for building upper body strength and they require no equipment at all!

 

Yoga and Pilates Exercises

If you don't have weights, you can still get a workout in. You just need a chair or any other object that will give you weight resistance. You can do bicep curls, shoulder presses, and arm lifts with anything that has the right amount of weight to it. To give your back and shoulders some love, try doing an upright row with the chair by standing behind it and pulling it up towards your chest then pushing it away from you using both hands on either side of the chair. This move targets all three main muscles in your back so you'll feel this one for days afterward.

 

Other Equipment Exercises

You want to challenge your muscles and make them work hard, but it is also important to make sure they are not overexerted. Cardiovascular exercises are a good way of achieving this. Try jogging on the spot, jumping jacks, skipping, or running up and down stairs. These types of exercises will not only get you fit but will also help keep your heart rate up by burning calories as well as aiding with weight loss if you do them for long enough. And if you're looking for an exercise that works your entire body all at once, then look no further than the push-up!