3 Underrated Exercises to Burn Fat & Build Muscle (No Gym Needed!)

About this episode

This episode discusses three underrated exercises that can help burn fat and build muscle without the need for a gym.

Building a strong and functional body goes beyond your basic bench press or logging miles on a treadmill. If you want to have a fitter body that will carry you through a long, healthy life, there are a few ways you should be supplementing your existing training regimen. On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to learn about three underrated exercises you need to take advantage of. These functional exercises are widely overlooked and can help you build a durable body. They are also time-tested, scientifically proven, and at the root of human health and evolution. If you’re ready to transform your fitness, lower your risk of chronic disease, and improve balance and mobility, this episode is going to help you build a more robust, well-rounded routine. So click play and enjoy the show! In this episode you’ll discover: The history of jumping rope. (0:46) Which muscles are strengthened by jumping rope. (1:40) How jumping rope has been proven to improve bone density. (1:58) The science behind how jumping rope aids in fat loss. (3:20) What isometric exercises are. (8:36) How isometric exercises can strengthen your tendons. (9:12) Specific isometric exercises you can…

People in this episode

Host: Shawn Stevenson

Topics covered

• fat loss
• muscle building
• functional exercises
• isometric exercises
• weighted walking

Keywords

• jumping rope
• isometric exercises
• weighted walking
• bone density
• chronic disease

Sponsors

Peluva.com

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Peluva.com

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