Fat Burning Workout for 15 Minutes or Less

No time for gym? Well here are some exercises that will help burn your fats right at your very own home. This circuit workout will tone and tighten up your body in 15 minutes or less as it combines cardio and strength training.

Here's the workout:

1. squats - 30 seconds

2. push-ups - 30 seconds

3. jumping jacks - 30 seconds

4. burpees - 30 seconds

5. jumping lunges - 30 seconds

6. v-crunches - 30 seconds


By performing each exercise for 30 seconds of high intensity, you max yourself out hard thus burning more. Your aim is to perform as many reps as possible during the 30 second time frame. After finishing the first exercise, if possible, go to the next exercise without rest, but if you can't, you may rest for 10 seconds in between before going for the next.

After you finish the six exercises, rest for one to two minutes then hit it up again. Do 3-5 sets. Do some warm ups first and stretch before doing this circuit workout or any other workout. If you have some heart ailments, doing high intensity isn't right for you. Consult your doctor if you can do circuit training. Always remember to be safe.

Most Effective Ab Exercise : Bicycle Maneuver

According to studies, the most effective ab exercise is the bicycle maneuver. This is the best move in targeting your obliques and the rectus abdominis or what we call the "six pack".

1. Lie flat on the floor and put your fingers behind your head. Your back should be pressed to the ground. Use an exercise mat if you're using the floor so you will feel comfortable while doing this ab exercise. You can also lie flat on your bed or on a flat bench.

2. Have your knees go towards your chest and then lift your shoulder blades off the floor. Don't pull your neck as it will get strained.

3. Let your right leg straighten as you turn your upper body to the left, taking the right elbow to the left knee. And vice versa. Try bringing your knees up to 45 degree angle for an added difficulty. Keep it even and remember to breathe all throughout.

4. Continue switching sides in a pedal motion, as if you're riding a bicycle. Do the pedaling motion slowly so you can feel the contraction of your abdominal and to make it effective. Do 1-3 sets, for 12-15 reps.

If you find this move difficult, there's a modified version you can do. Instead of bringing your knees up, you can rest your feet on the ground with a paper plates touching your heels. Slide your left heel until your left knee is bent while concentrating on your right side of waist. By switching on the other side, bring your left heel back and then slide your right heel next, same manner as you do on the your left side. Keep your elbow in a fixed position and at the back, and focus on rotating the entire torso.