Today’s Workout 97: The no-nonsense circuit to demolish fat

When it comes to burning fat, measuring how many calories you’ve burned isn’t always the most important aspect of a workout. Sometimes, the best test of a weight-loss circuit is both calorie burn and how much you sweat.

And this rapid-fire routine will leave you positively drenched—if you attack it properly.

We’re talking rounds of renegade rows, squat-to-curl-to-presses, overhead lunges, and mountain climbers—with as little rest in between as possible. Together, these total-body moves will get your heart rate elevated, your muscles working hard, and any nagging extra fat eliminated.

Directions

Do this workout as a circuit, meaning you’ll complete each exercise consecutively without rest. Once you’ve finished all exercises, rest for 30 to 60 seconds. Repeat the entire circuit for 4 to 6 rounds.

Depending upon your ability, you may shorten or lengthen the rest period. You may also complete more or fewer rounds.

For more total-body work:

Check out our favorite kettlebell workouts to build total-body strength, our best two-dumbbell workout, and our five toughest TRX exercises for a full-body workout.

For a complete archive of our daily quick-hit routines, go to mensfitness.com/todaysworkout.