Top Five exercises at home to help lose weight 

Weight loss is a constant struggle for many of us. We wish to lose weight for our health, to maintain or increase fitness levels, to look good etc. Yet not only is going to the gym time consuming and tedious, but it is also fairly expensive as well. And the same goes for getting a personal trainer as well.

No need to worry because here will discuss some exercises which serve as a full body workout and will help you greatly in your weight loss journey. You can do these exercises anywhere you wish to and require absolutely no equipment at all. So here goes.

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#1 Burpees

One of the toughest exercises but so so effective. Burps are a great warm up and work out within itself. It works out your entire body. Your core, upper body and lower body. More so it even tests your strength and your stamina. You jump and then go into an almost push up like position, except your chest must touch the floor. And then repeat the entire routine again. Doing 50 burps is a great workout, helps you lose weight, become fitter and tones your body.

#2 Pushups

It may be common but pushups are the best work out to do when you are running short of time and even space. It tests your strength, works your core and even your upper body. Your body must be parallel to the floor, palms on the ground and core straight and tight. The best thing about a pushup is that there are so many variations as well which work different parts of your body and help you tone up and lose weight. Some variations are clap pushups, tap pushups, spider pushups, decline pushups and so many more such variations. A truly dynamic exercise which is a sure shot way to lose the weight.

#3 Skipping

Skipping is an easy and economical way of losing weight. A jump rope does not cost more than ₹300 and it guarantees a toned and fit body. As you jump, you are working out your core, your legs, your arms, working on your stamina to keep going and your strength to jump fast. This is an exercise which can be done almost anywhere at any time and is a great way to lose weight.

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#4 Surya Namaskars

There are about 12 poses in a Surya Namaskar and each of them work out different parts of your body. If there ever had to be a workout which worked on the entire body, toned the entire body and aided weight loss, it's this one. It can be fast and intensive and test your strength and stamina. Or it can be slow and deliberate and work on your flexibility like no other exercise. Thus this is the best workout if you are short of time and wish to lose weight. Do about 20 Surya Namaskars a day and you are off to a great start.

#5 Mountain Climbers

Mountain Climbers are one of the best exercises to do in your weight loss journey. They are a combination of working your core while also including a bit of cardio and endurance. You are in the same position as a plank except your palms are open and pressed against the ground. You then bend one knee and bring it to your chest and then instantly switch the leg and bring your other knee in. It is a very dynamic movement because it is almost as though you are running while holding your body up by your arms. Thus it's almost like jogging on the spot while the body is horizontal.