Five exercises that burn more fat than running

The biggest myth in the fitness industry has to be that running burns the maximum calories. Well, it does burn a lot of calories, but certainly not the most. Working out at a high intensity for small intervals of time burns the most calories in reality. In short, high intensity interval training burns the maximum number of calories. Here are 5 exercises, which when done at a high intensity, can burn more fat than running.

- Burpees

If there’s one body weight exercise that can kick your ass, it has to be burpees. A single burpee can burn up to 1.43 calories, so if you get 10 per minute, you’re burning 14.3 calories per set. Burpees are also known for improving metabolism.

- Kettlebell Swings



The most underrated workout in Indian gyms, Kettlebell swings puts to work your abdominal muscles, shoulder muscles and back muscles. When done at a high intensity, you can burn up to 20 calories per minute.

- Jump Rope/ Speed Rope

The good old skipping the rope can have your heart rate skyrocketing and burn as many as 12 calories per 100-120 jumps per minute.

- Indoor Rowing Machine

A rowing workout can burn up to 400 calories in 30 minutes and most importantly, work out the large muscle groups in the back, chest, shoulder and the abdominal area.

- Battle Ropes

Another high intensity workout, battle ropes will help you shed fat from your triceps and forearm. Since it’s a high intensity workout, you can burn 10-12 calories per minute.