We all know that exercise is essential when it comes to losing those unwanted pounds. If you are eager to lose the weight, follow these changes everyday to aid in increasing your calorie burn.

Get Some Sunshine

You may hate your alarm in the morning, but there is a big payoff to workouts in the morning. Morning workouts actually burn more calories. Research has shown that people who work out in the morning work harder and for longer periods of time. This may be because they are alert, more energetic and don’t feel rushed like most people who work out in the afternoon or evening. Making a morning routine will help you stick to your goals, which will help with your weight loss journey.

Change Speeds

We know that cardio will help you lose weight, but did you know that running will burn more calories than walking? But you only need to increase your speed a little to burn even more. The key is to vary your pace for the entire workout; don’t stick to just one speed. Adding sprint intervals into your run is the most effective way to increase your calorie burn and has been proven to reduce belly fat. By making sure you are moving your arms, you can burn an additional 15 percent more calories.

Get in Some Strength

Muscle will burn more calories than fat. So, if you have more muscle mass then you will see more results in your weight loss. But don’t think you have to spend hours in the gym. Try adding strength training moves into your day. Try doing a push-up on the bathroom counter or squats while brushing your teeth. When you go to the store, choose to carry a basket rather than push a cart. Consider sitting on a ball instead of a chair or standing at your desk rather than sitting. And of course, we all know that taking the stairs whenever you can will burn more calories.