8-Minute Morning Workout for Weight Loss

Want a quick and effective way to lose weight? All you’ll need to do is to get up 8 minutes earlier every morning, do these simple moves, and lose an average of 2 pounds per week.

This workout is based on strength training. The more lean muscles we build in our body, the more fat your body will be burning at rest. Every 1 pound of lean muscle helps to burn an additional 30 calories at rest. It typically consists of a series of bodyweight exercises that target different muscle groups and can be done in the comfort of your own home.

Jumping Jacks

A great all-over body exercise that’s good for cardiovascular health and strengthening. The alternating action of the arms overhead and the legs stretched out increases your heart rate, thereby stimulating blood flow to a variety of muscle groups. No equipment is needed to perform a jumping jack, just some space.

How To Do:

Stand with your feet together and your hands down by your side.
In one motion, jump your feet out to the side and raise your arms above your head.
Immediately reverse that motion by jumping back to the starting position.

Push-Up

The push-up is a great muscle-toning exercise for the arms, chest, triceps, and the front of the shoulders. Whether performed on the knees or toes, this is a good strength-building exercise that can be performed anywhere.

How To Do:

Start on all fours with the hands on the floor slightly wider than but in line with the shoulders.
The body should form a straight line from the shoulders to the ankles.
Squeeze the abs as tight as possible and keep them engaged.
Lower the body until the chest nearly touches the floor, making sure that the elbows are tucked in close to the torso.
Pause for a moment, then push yourself back to the starting position.

Sit-Up

The sit-up has a great range of motion, so not only does it work your abdominals, but it also works your hips too, helping to build a strong core. It requires no equipment apart from a mat and a small amount of space.

How To Do:

Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.
Place your fingertips behind your ears.
Pull your shoulder blades back so your elbows are out to the side.
Brace your abs and then raise your body up towards your knees; shoulders should be lifted off the floor.
Head always looking straight, no chin on chest, and do not pull the head forward.
Roll back down to the starting position.

Bicycle Crunches

The bicycle crunch is an excellent exercise for building core strength and toning the thighs. It can be performed anywhere without any equipment.

How To Do:

Lie flat on the floor with the lower back pressed into the ground.
Place your hands slightly either side of your head; do not lock your fingers or pull the head up.
Lift your knees to a 45-degree angle.
At first, slowly go through a bicycle pedal motion with the legs.
Alternately touch your elbows to the opposite knee, twisting back and forth through the core. Keep the elbows back rather than forward to the chest, as this could strain the neck.

Mountain Climbers

Another full-body workout that engages most muscles in the body, burning more calories in less time. They can be performed anywhere as they only require space and your own body weight. They benefit muscular and cardiovascular fitness whilst also improving flexibility, blood circulation, and overall strength.

How To Do:

Assume a push-up position so your hands are directly under your chest at shoulder width apart with straight arms.
Your body should form a straight line from your shoulders to your ankles.
Lift your right foot off the floor and slowly raise your knee as close to your chest as you can.
Return to the starting position and repeat with your left leg.
Continue alternating for the desired number of reps or time.

Plank

The plank helps you build strength in your core, upper, and lower body, making it a good full-body workout. You do not need any equipment to perform this exercise; all you need is a little space, and it really helps improve flexibility by stretching muscles and will improve posture if performed regularly.