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In fact, you don't need to do either one to get into shape. Rather than jogging, I recommend the following equipment-free exercises you can do to burn fat fast. 1. Sprints. Shutterstock.
Digital Art by Sofia Kraushaar. Muscles Worked: A plank is a full-body exercise, but specifically, it works your transverse abdominis, rectus abdominis (aka the six-pack), internal and external ...
The best part is no fancy equipment, expensive gym membership or large chunk of time is required. Just 20 minutes, five days a week is all you need to start seeing results. Benefits of strength ...
A bodyweight squat exercise requires little space and no equipment. After squatting down an individual returns to standing while moving their arms back to their sides. The height of the squat can be adjusted higher or lower depending on individual requirements (i.e., someone unaccustomed to exercise may instead perform half or quarter squats).
Abdominal exercises also put some degree of compressive force on the lumbar spine, putting unwanted stress on the lower back. In addition, exaggerated abdominal exercise can cause respiratory problems. [17] A study of twelve exercises concluded that no single exercise covered all abdominal muscles with high intensity and low compression. [18]
This photo demonstrates a calf raise exercise that can be performed to strengthen two of the major ankle plantar flexor muscles, the gastrocnemius and the soleus. This exercise can be performed with minimal to no equipment. A step can be added under the foot to enhance range of motion and weights can be added to increase the resistance [18]
This exercise is effective for toning the sides of your waist and enhancing core strength. Stand with your hands behind your head and feet shoulder-width apart. Lift one knee toward your elbow ...
Another form of isometric exercise for the gastrocnemius would be seated calf raises which can be done with or without equipment. One can be seated at a table with their feet flat on the ground, and then plantar flex both ankles so that the heels are raised off the floor and the gastrocnemius flexed. [53]