7 quick home workouts with more calorie burn than running

Written by: Deepa

24 September 2025

Do you hate running but want to torch calories quickly? These 7 home workouts burn more calories than your normal jog.

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Burpees work the chest, core, and legs, all while raising the heart rate dramatically. In just ten minutes you can burn a significant number of calories.

Burpees

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Jumping rope at a high speed will burn even more calories per minute than running. And you will develop coordination, too!

Jump Rope

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Alternate between 30 seconds of strenuous work (squats, lunges, push-ups) & 15 seconds of rest. Short bursts of workouts at a high intensity have been shown to burn more calories than steady state cardio.

High-intensity Circuits

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This move is totally somewhere between a strength exercise and cardio. Mountain climbers are extremely challenging and burn calories, while building strength and stability!

Mountain Climbers

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Squat jumps are a powerful movement, increase the heart rate, and use the glutes, quads, and calves. You will engage and build muscle while burning fat!

Squat Jumps

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Punching quickly while incorporating footwork will raise your heart rate & tone your upper body all in one. Great for tiny spaces!

Shadow Boxing

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The Kettlebell swing brings power movements, while quickly riding the heart rate and building strength. Unless you are very experienced with kettlebells, use a moderate weight.

Kettlebell Swings

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Perform 15–20 minutes of these workouts 4–5 days a week, & that consistency will achieve fat loss faster than 3-hour running or any activity you may engage in.

Final Takeaway

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