5 Exercises to burn off that extra weight!

“Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of Thanksgiving.” – W.T. Purkiser

Turkey, gravy, stuffing, rolls, pies, yams and mashed potato. Some of the yummy foods laid on the table for Thanksgiving and although these options sound and taste great, the weight gained at the end of the day isn’t so great. With roughly a 1200 calorie meal, what effect will this have on all those gains this month? Those early hours in the gym, grinding hard, all down the drain! Well Focus Fitness UK is here to tell you all hope is not yet lost, we have 5 exercises to burn off all that extra weight, so that you can remain thankful and blessed for those November gains!

1. DEADMILLS

A HIIT exercise which have you burning off those slices of pie as quickly they came in. This exercise will take as little as 5-10 minutes depending on your athletic ability, but none the less, will help to burn any extra weight you may have accumulated at dinner. Perform this exercise on a stationary treadmill and grabbing the handlebars firmly drive your feet across the conveyor belt and push like a prowler for 15 seconds MAX EFFORT, then rest 45 seconds and repeat! For a video demonstration, check out this link!

2. MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS

One the best high intensity core exercises available, mountain climbers will not only help to burn that muffin top accumulated from the turkey stuffing, but will also act as dynamic plank exercise to help strengthen the core.

3. WATT BIKE SPRINTS

Another great HIIT exercise you can try out which result in the same fat burning effect on your body as the previous exercises. By adjusting the resistance to a moderate intensity (10 is ideal for most watt bikes) and pedaling at max effort for 15 second intervals with 45 seconds rest in-between, repeat 5-10 times. Keep a bottle of water close by!

4. PUNCH BAG ROUNDS

Grab yourself a pair of gloves, a punch bag and some positive energy! Throw a combination of jabs and hooks for 30 seconds straight, max effort, and then rest for 30 seconds. Repeat for 3-6 rounds or more if possible and move around the bag for added intensity.

5. BATTLE ROPE BURNER

Using some battle ropes at your gym, squat low and alternate your arms to create a wave pattern up and down at max speed for 20 seconds, then bring your hands close togetehr holding the ropes and create a single wave pattern for 20 seconds, rest 30 seconds and repeat for 3 rounds.