Whether strength training, yoga or cardio is your thing, all exercise will improve your fitness and help you to lose weight.
Speaking exclusively to GB News, an expert shared the best workouts are ones that get your heart rate up, but also that you are motivated to stick you.
This is according to Leon Veal, MSc, Head of R&D, NPD and Innovation at STYRKR Nutrition Department.
The health professional said: "Losing weight through exercise is all about finding a routine that you enjoy and can stick with, rather than pushing yourself through workouts you dread.
Cardio is great for burning calories GETTY"The best exercises for weight loss are the ones that get your heart rate up, build muscle, and, most importantly, fit into your lifestyle in a way that’s sustainable.
"A mix of cardio and strength training is ideal. Cardio, like brisk walking, jogging, cycling, or swimming - burns calories and improves heart health, while strength training builds muscle, which helps boost your metabolism over time."
Cardio gets the heart rate up and burns calories. Indeed, the average runner can torch around 300 calories during a 5km jog.
Another good way to get cardio in is with a high-intensity circuit. Leon continued: "If you’re short on time, high-intensity interval training is a great option.
"It involves short bursts of effort followed by rest, so you get maximum results in less time. Think squats, lunges, push-ups and burpees done in quick, intense rounds."
Once you've found a workout you enjoy that gets the blood pumping, you should aim to do it regularly. Make sure to get some resistance in with your cardio too, the expert stressed.
Leon continued: "For the best results, aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise or 75 minutes of higher-intensity exercise per week, combined with two to three days of strength training.
"But it’s not just about what you do, it’s about consistency. If you can find an activity you enjoy - whether that’s dance workouts, hiking or even just walking more throughout the day - it’ll be much easier to stick with it."
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Incorporate resistance training into your weekly workout plan
GETTYStrength training does not burn as many calories as cardio - weightlifting burns around 90 to 120 calories in 30 minutes - but it builds muscle.
The more muscle one has, the more calories they burn throughout the day, even when at rest. While all exercise is great, rest days are also important to allow muscles time to grow and recover.
Leon added: "Don’t forget recovery. Rest days and good nutrition play a huge role in weight loss too.
"Your body needs time to recover and build strength, so mix in some lower-impact activities like yoga or stretching to keep everything balanced. The key is to keep moving in a way that feels good for you because when you enjoy it, you’re far more likely to keep going."
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