Fat Loss Code: Exercises That Burn More Calories Than Running

Exercises That Burn More Calories Than Running

For some people, running to stay fit is a lifestyle. Its multitude of health benefits keep it as a frontrunner (so to speak) on the fitness scene, and there are so many fun ways to run these days that half the time it doesn't even feel like working out. But for others, hitting the pavement is flat-out dreadful. And although it can burn up to 10 calories per minute, it can be difficult to bring ourselves to do it three or four times a week. For those who dread running, check out these exercises from Prevention to burn more calories.

1. Kettlebell Swing: This explosive exercise works the big, powerful muscles around your glutes and quads and sends your heart into overdrive, according to research from the University of Wisconsin. In the study, participants burned 20.2 calories a minute and their average heart was 93% of its max for the course of a 20-minute workout. "The kettlebell swing works you so hard because it's not a movement you're used to," says Dan John, a strength coach in Salt Lake City and the author of Intervention. "You’re not super efficient at it, which taxes your body." Click here to see how to do kettlebell swings.