Fat Burning Tips

Plyometrics – think leaping, jumping, or skipping – burns kilojoules and builds lean muscle quickly. "Working against gravity increases the load, and jumping incorporates different muscle fibers, which makes your workout more intense," says Jeremy Cheung, personal trainer and gym owner.

Try it: After a set of squats, do 10 squat jumps: Starting in the squat position, jump up and extend your arms overhead. Land softly with your knees bent and your arms swinging behind you.