5. Work your way up. “Try these five strength training exercises for beginners that require no weights:
- Bicycle Crunches – 3 sets of 15 reps
- Crisscross Holds – 3 sets of 15 reps
- Side Bends – 3 sets of 15 reps
- Windshield Wipers – 3 sets of 10 reps
- Low Plank – Hold for 30 seconds and do 3 sets
After each exercise get up for cardio. Try high knees, jumping jacks, squats, butt kicks and mountain climbers in between the strength training exercises.”
6. Get your ZZZs. “Just like we need to have rest days for muscle growth, your being needs rest, too. Sleep is a very important factor for weight loss. When you don’t get enough sleep, you cortisol levels shoot up. Cortisol is a hormone associated with fat retention, so you can’t lose fat if you’re not getting enough rest.”