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7 Exercises that Burn Fat All Day Long

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Looking to maximize your calorie burn? Here are seven effective exercises that produce the "afterburn effect", which means your body will continue burning fat and calories after your workout.

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Remember enjoying this fun activity as a kid? It might be less enjoyable for weight loss purposes, but it is hands down one of the most effective calorie-burning exercises you can do. A 150-lb person can burn up to 220 calories in just 15 minutes while performing this exercise. Obviously that number can fluctuate depending on your level of exertion, but ultimately it's a big calorie payoff, even when you're short on time. It also triggers the "afterburn effect", aka EPOC (excess post-exercise oxygen consumption). This occurs when your metabolism is elevated, and your body consumes more oxygen to get your body back to its pre-workout state. That means you'll continue burning calories even while you veg out on the couch.


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