10 Best Exercises to Prevent Weight Gain & Stay Fit

25 Mar 2025, 08:46 AM IST
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If your weight keeps increasing, you might not be burning enough calories. Stay active with these simple yet effective workouts!

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Brisk Walking: Walking at a fast but comfortable pace for 30 minutes a day can burn 150-200 calories, improve heart health, and prevent weight gain.

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Cycling: Whether outdoors or on a stationary bike, cycling burns 300-600 calories per hour while toning legs and boosting metabolism.

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Running: Running torches calories, builds muscle, and boosts metabolism. Start with short intervals or alternate between walking and running.

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Skipping Rope: Just 10 minutes of skipping can burn up to 100 calories, improve cardiovascular fitness, and strengthen leg muscles.

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Bodyweight Exercises: Exercises like push-ups, planks, lunges, & squats build muscle, strengthen the core, & boost metabolism for long-term weight control.

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Weightlifting: Lifting weights develops lean muscle and burns calories even at rest. Use dumbbells, barbells, or kettlebells to target different muscle groups.

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Resistance Training: Using bands, weights, or body resistance, this training increases lean muscle mass, leading to faster calorie burn even at rest.

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Low-Impact Exercises: Swimming & stair climbing are easy on joints, while toning muscles, improving endurance, and aiding weight loss.

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High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT): Short bursts of intense activity followed by rest help burn fat quickly, making HIIT one of the best workouts for weight control.

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Yoga: Yoga improves flexibility, posture, and muscle tone, while reducing stress and preventing overeating, promoting healthy weight management.