Eat this, not that! talked with Tyler Read and a personal fitness trainer with 15 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. Tyler shared, “I would recommend eating a diet high in protein with lots of fruits and vegetables.” Add some cardio or HIIT to burn more calories. It is not your choice of exercises that will cause you to lose weight, but the caloric deficiency.
Continue reading for five floor exercises that Read recommends to lose weight throughout the body.
Burpees
Assume a high stance and spread your feet wide. PureGym says to activate your core while you lower yourself into a plank. Push your feet backwards and place both your hands at the same distance as your shoulder width on the floor. Keep your back straight from your neck to your heels. Make sure that your elbows do not stray far away from your sides as you drop down to a pushup. Jump your feet in front of your hands and then explosively leap upwards, reaching your arms to the sky. This completes a full rep. Do 10 total reps.
Knee to Chest
Sit on your butt and begin the exercise by bending both knees to chest. While simultaneously extending your legs, lean back. Invert the motion to raise your legs toward your chest. This motion should be repeated 10 times.
Pushups
PureGym describes the many variations of this bodyweight exercise, such as modified pushups from your knees, incline push-ups and wide-grip pushups. You’ll start classic pushups in high plank with shoulders-width apart hands and a straight body line. As you descend, maintain a strong core while keeping your spine neutral. Be sure to keep your hips from sagging. To return to the high plank, use control and press your hands through. Total 10 repetitions.
Leg Raises
Leg raises will work your legs and core. You start this exercise by lying on your back flat on an exercise mat. Place your hands under your pelvis. Lift both legs up about two feet, then lower them to six inches off the floor. This motion should be repeated 10 times.
Bicycle crunches
The floor exercise for weight loss is not complete without bicycle crunches. MasterClass says to start lying on your back with your feet extended, and then lift your head and shoulders a little bit. Do not interlace fingers when you place your hands behind the head. Keep your chin down and activate your core. Bring both knees to your chest. Then, crunch your right side up until your elbow is at your left knee. Squeeze your abs and hold this position. Perform the same movement on your right side. Alternate for another 20 repetitions.