My Favorite Weight Loss Workout Plan for Men
Do you feel stuck in your weight loss? Are you looking for an effective workout program that will help you lose the weight fast and keep it off? This weight loss workout plan for men is what you need to start burning fat and keeping it off! Give this routine a try, and I’m sure you’ll see better results than ever before!
The 10-Minute At Home Full Body Fat Blasting Workout
My favorite workout plan is designed to be done at home in only 10 minutes. As a fitness coach I tend to make my workouts very intense and challenging. While my exercise plan may not be for everyone, I've had great success with it. You can start slowly by doing it once a week until you feel ready to do twice a week. When starting out try and stick with it for a month before deciding if you want to continue or try something else out. After doing my full body fat blasting workout routine you will walk away dripping sweat from head to toe, guaranteed! Also remember that each person's body is different so modify your plan based on what works best for you. Try using lighter weights and increasing repetitions if your goal is toning instead of weight loss. Here are some other tips to help maximize your results: Start off slow, don't overdo it! If you have never worked out before then build up your endurance first. Make sure you drink plenty of water throughout your day. Staying hydrated helps keep muscles loose and prevents injuries while working out. Find an accountability partner to work out with because when someone is waiting for you they'll make sure you show up! If there isn't anyone around then set an alarm on your phone as a reminder that its time to get moving!
The 20 Minute Weight Loss Circuit Training
Circuit training is a great way to keep weight loss workout programs varied, engaging and focused on muscle growth. The heart of circuit training is simple: you’ll perform an exercise and then immediately move to another without rest. This continuous use of different muscles keeps your body engaged and burns calories, both during and after a workout. To design my favorite weight loss workout program for men, I developed a circuit that covers all of your main muscle groups, including chest (push-ups), back (lat pull-downs), core (plank position) shoulders (bicep curls) legs (squats) biceps/triceps (curls) glutes/calves (lunges). It takes approximately 20 minutes to complete in one set, as written below.
The 15 Minute HIIT Cardio at Home
As I mentioned above, high intensity interval training is one of my favorite ways to increase overall fat burning during a workout. One of my favorite workouts that includes HIIT cardio exercises is 15 Minute HIIT Cardio at Home. For anyone who wants to get leaner without spending a lot of time in the gym, I highly recommend adding 15 Minute HIIT Cardio at Home to your exercise routine! You can also try High Intensity Interval Training for Fat Burning or Belly Fat Blasting High Intensity Interval Training for more intense routines. In addition, you’ll find plenty of free home workout plans on POPSUGAR Fitness as well!
High Intensity Bodyweight Interval Training – 5x5 (Level 1)
When I first began my fitness journey, I remember reading about High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and thinking it was way out of my comfort zone. I couldn’t imagine running as fast as possible for 30 seconds and then resting until my heart rate returned to normal. The idea seemed overwhelming—until I tried it. That first session felt like being thrown into an ice bath. But after just a few sessions, I was hooked on HIIT because of how effective it is at burning fat and increasing strength. As you can see in my 5x5 interval training plan below, these workouts are intense but doable if you take them one day at a time with manageable breaks between each set.
Pushups - The Ultimate Full Body Exercise
Whether you’re looking to increase strength, endurance or gain muscle mass – doing pushups is an excellent way to accomplish all three. Not only that, but working out with pushups is a great way to keep your metabolism up and shed extra pounds. As I mention in my Full Body Dumbbell Workout for Men , dumbbells are an ideal workout tool because they offer a huge variety of exercises without any equipment. But, there are plenty of good reasons for including pushups in your daily routine as well. In fact, I recommend you do some type of bodyweight exercise at least once per day – every day! That’s why I like doing them first thing when I wake up!
Plank Exercises for a Toned Upper Body
If you want to look great in a tank top or just have your own set of washboard abs, then you need to work your entire body. For men especially, it's important not to focus too much on your abdominal muscles because that can lead to muscle imbalance and injuries (as well as some unsightly love handles). The plank exercise is a fantastic way for men to tone up their chest, back and arms. Holding your body weight off of your toes makes it easier for you to keep your core engaged and strengthens everything from your shoulders down.
Jump Rope for a Great Cardio Workout
Skipping rope has some serious health benefits, including being an excellent way to get your heart rate up and build endurance. It’s also a great form of low-impact exercise that won’t put too much stress on your knees or joints as you tone up. Make sure you don’t have anything in your hands while skipping—you don’t want to risk dropping weights or other equipment! If you do have free weights, try a jump rope with handles. The handles make it easy to keep hold of your weights while working out. You can even attach them together with zip ties if you prefer not to carry them. When trying out a new workout routine, remember that consistency is key: You need to work out at least three times per week to see results. Don’t skip workouts or take extra days off unless you absolutely have to.