lose weight. exercises I can do that don't take more than 20 min and that I can do in my room?

Question

Hi, I would like more options of exercises I can do in my room if I don't have so much time. I already do sit ups but what else can I do? I normally jog or walk but I need exercises for when I don't have much time and try to give me some that I wouldn't get sweaty with for when I'm in a real hurry. Thankyou so much!

yeah what program is it? I need to lose about 8-10 pounds

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Using a resistance band, or even a pair of same-sized soup cans, to do various arm/back exercises, would be good. Holding a stack of books while doing power-squats might also work. Leg lifts (back, side, front). Bear in mind, doing all of these exercises with proper form will help prevent injury, and will maximize the impact of the exercise. If you don't have access to good forms training or manuals, try Ana Caban's pilates series (start with beginner -- it's pretty tough). I've seen it on both VHS and DVD. If you can take instruction well, and move your body accordingly, this might be a good, low-cost option. But if you're not used to having been coached or trained to move your body according to verbal instructions (ie, school sports, dance classes, etc.), then I'd shy away from this, and just pay for a good trainer to work with you once or twice to get your form in shape.

After about 5 pilates sessions, I felt like I had already lost 3 lbs, and I walked and moved with better posture. Prevented injury while doing other exercises. I'd avoid the Windsor Pilates series, since it looks really sketchy. Oh, and you get the same benefit from pilates (if done right) as you would with sit-ups. :- D

Good weight/strength/flexibility training, when combined with cardio, does help with fat burning and muscle loss.

Answer 3

I do this every summer to lose weight n it works, it uses your own body weight to lose it! Takes only 15 min max! Do 5x a week or more, n see the added flexability and energy it gives you!

1. STRETCH!!!!! leg stretches, arm, neck, and back are helpfull.

2. Do crunches. Try for 100, but if you can't, do what you can and work your way up 5 daily from there. Try putting on music, it helps. (crunches: put your hands on the front of your opposite shoulders while on your back, and 'sit up till your elbows hit your chest. No need to touch knees)

3. While laying on your back, lift one leg, bending your knee in. stretch out, not touching the floor, lift again straight up. Count as one. repeat to 25. Then do the other leg to 25, and try 25 again on other (so total is 50, if you can't just do what you can and work your way up) then the other.

4. turn to your side. lift your leg sideways so it is level with your shoulder. this is your starting point. lift it 6 to 12 inches further, then back down to your starting point. That is one. DO NOT REST IT ON THE GROUND OR YOUR OTHER LEG. Try for 50, then the other leg. Do again on the first leg (for a total of 100) and again on the second leg.

5. Now lay on your back, lift your butt off the floor, forming a bridge-like shape. Squeeze your buns together while you do this. try for 50. IMPORTANT: DONT DO TOO MANY OF THESE @ FIRST, YOU CAN GET A BAD CRAMP THAT WILL MAKE YOU WALK FUNNY! Eventually shoot for 100 or more

6. Stretch again!

Answer 4

Fat is easily created and stored in the body, but is difficult to lose. This is because for most activities the human body will first use up carbohydrates which are stored in the form of glycogen and muscle tissue before using up fat. Exercising is the best way to burn fat and stay healthy. For long term fat loss, the exercise program should consist of a combination of weight training and aerobic exercises. For a fat loss program, weight training exercises should be done first so that the carbohydrates and glycogen in the body are used up. This also forces the body to conserve and build muscle. After weight training, you should do aerobic exercises. More information on exercises to loose weight is available at http://tinyurl.com/jax5h

Answer 5

Push-ups are a good stand-by and help build upper body strength; also squats (buttocks and thighs), and lunges -- stepping out with one leg first, and then the other, stepping out about 12 to 18" and then returning your foot back (hamstrings, thighs and improving balance). You can increase the load by using hand-weights, as well. On the lunge, you can do an alternate biceps curl, for example.

Please also include stretches before and after your routine, to limber up your muscles!

Answer 6

Jumping jacks
push ups
lunges
jogging in place
squat thrusts
knee raises
Martial arts

Answer 7

Turn on the music and DANCE! seriously, the 20 mins will wiz by and you will feel great! (but you can tell it worked you out)

Answer 8

aerobics. but if you really want to lose weight it's gotta be intensive which will make u sweat. can't get the best of both worlds, sorry.

Answer 9

Buy a core ball