Last Updated on September 14, 2023
This fat burning workout for women is one of my favorites because it makes me feel like I’m getting results quickly.
This workout does truly help get results faster because each exercise is really 2 exercises in one.
By combining upper and lower body moves into one exercise, you’ll engage more muscles and burn more fat.
This means better results in less time for you. 🙂
Fat Burning Workout for Women
Most high-intensity exercises that claim to burn the most fat are high impact and require you to jump around.
But my fat burning exercise combinations are low/no impact and won’t affect your joints.
I like to do this workout when I want to get in a quick workout and actually feel like I did something good for myself… but without jumping around like a wild kangaroo.
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Fat Burning Workout Instructions
- Warm up with some light cardio (think jogging in place, jumping jacks or 5 minutes on a treadmill) and some light stretches.
- Do each of the following exercises 15 times to complete one set, or round. Make sure you do the same number of reps on both sides, where applicable.
- Do 3 (or 4) full rounds, of all of the exercises, to complete your workout.
- Cool down when you’re done with some full body stretches and you’re done.
- Only do this workout one time a week.
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When you’re done rocking this workout, please leave me a comment to let me know if you felt the burn.
Ready to burn your fat? Let’s do this!
The Best Fat Burning Exercises
DONKEY KICK + SIDE EXTENSION EXERCISE
Start on all fours, with your hands stacked directly under your shoulders and your knees directly under your hips. This is your start position. Keep your leg bent, push your foot up towards the ceiling as far as you can. Squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement. Your back should remain perfectly still in a neutral spine with your hips square to the floor. As you’re lifting your leg, lift the opposite arm up and to the side. Quickly reverse the movement and return just short of the start position to complete one rep. Complete the same number of reps with both legs and arms to complete one set.
PULLDOWN PUMPS
Lie on your back with your feet planted flat on the floor shoulder width apart. Extend your arms up overhead while grasping a dumbbell. This is your start position. Squeeze your abs and glutes, then lift your butt up and off the floor until your body forms a straight line. At the same time, lift your arms up until they’re straight up. Quickly lower back down and repeat the movement quickly adding up reps.
LUNGE + PULL UPS
Stand in a split stance, with one leg in front and the other behind you. Hold dumbbells down close to your sides. This is your start position. Lower your body, lunging down until your front knee is at a 90-degree angle. Do not let your knee extend past your toes. As you lower, pull the weights up towards your arm pits. Keep the weights in close to your sides as you pull them upward. To complete the rep, exhale and quickly reverse the movement pushing through the heel and lowering the weights back down to the start position.
PLIE PRESS
Stand with feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart with toes turned out. Hold dumbbells up and out to the side of your chest with knuckles facing down. This is your start position. Keeping your abs in tight and chest upright, lower your butt down, pushing into your heels. As you lower down, kick the weights up and out until they’re in line with your shoulders. To complete the rep, reverse the movement, pushing up through your heels as you draw your arms back down and in to the start position.
SINGLE LEG ROW
Stand with your knees slightly bent, holding dumbbells. Keeping your back flat, bend forward at your hips at a 45-degree angle. Lift one foot up behind up and lower your weights down in front of you with your wrists facing your knees. This is your start position. Exhale and pull the weights up towards your chest, lifting your elbows up and back as far as you can. Reverse the movement and return to start position to complete one rep. Tip: Keep your abs in tight and squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
SQUAT + EXTENSIONS
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, while holding a dumbbell in each hand in front of your legs. Don’t arch your back! Lower your butt, back and down, as if sitting back into an invisible chair. Lower as far as you can, while raising your arms up to shoulder height. Your knees should not extend past your toes. Keep your chest upright as you move backward. Hold for a count, then return to start position to complete one rep.
Which fat burning exercise was your favorite? Let me know in the comments.
This workout only works, if you work it! So work it! You are so worth it!
xo
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I love your workout videos. I have tried most of your workout videos, they are fun to do, not complicate to perform, and they make me feel great.
Awwww yay! That makes me so happy! If there’s a workout you’d like me to make for you, let me know and I’ll add it to my calendar.
The Donkey + Side Extensions was definitely the move I felt the most, and was my favorite for maximizing the amount of muscle groups engaged at once. This is a fantastic workout for a busy mom like me! I can feel good about choosing health and at the same time an demonstrating the role that health plays in our home to my toddler. Win, win.
That exercise was my favorite, too! It’s a lot harder than it looks. I’m glad to hear you’re using it to set an example for your little one! You’re amazing!
This is a great workout !!! Total body work out!! I feel the fat melting, yay !!!!
Thanks Christina for sharing .
Yasssss! It’s so good isn’t it?! It’s one of my favorites. I’m so happy to hear that it works for you, too. 🙂
Is there a forum where I can speak with people on your program. More importantly on the 7 day Cleanse
Thank you, can’t wait to try this!
Woohoo! It’s so fun and challenging. I think you’ll love it as much as I did.
Did this workout and loved it! Thank you ?
Yay!! This is music to my ears! I’m so happy you loved it 🙂 Thank you for letting me know. xx
I really appreciate how you illustrate the exercises in motion and in stills.
Do you have any exercises I can do sitting down in front of my computer or watching TV?
I know its unhealthy, but time spent sitting might be on the increase because of age,physical condition and online shopping etc.
Thank You, Teri
I recommend doing cardio when you watch TV. It’s best to give your full attention to your form while weight training. xo
Definitely felt the burn!! I’ll be checking out more of your exercises, thank you!
YAY! I’m glad you worked it and felt the magic. 🙂 I have tons of other of other workouts you can check out here. https://www.christinacarlyle.com/category/workouts-and-exercises/
So are you saying that with this workout it’s not necessary to do a cardio workout after?
Nope. With this workout, we’re combining two exercises into each move. So with this particular routine, cardio isn’t necessary after. But you could certainly add some if you’d like. 🙂
I live your workout videos they demonstrate the excercises well and hassle free. My fav is the squat upright row.. so much harder than i thought. I’d love to see a pot baby series, but a 12 month post baby. I find there are a lot of series for new moms but for those who have been working out and are still not past the pouch, the thighs, the butt oh my! So maybe a workout for butt/abs/thighs 😉
That’s a great idea Jessica! I’ll add it to my calendar. Thank you for your comment. xo
Thank you! I knew the Bridge-Pulldown would be my favourite; just like I knew the Lunges would be my least fave because of my sport knees. Great workout though, I certainly felt like I was burning fat.
Thank you so much for letting me know! I’m so glad you enjoyed it as much as I did. 🙂
Hi ! Great work out idea!
My only issue was it was a big strain on my knees. Any ideas or alternative ones that are not as hard on the knees?
Thank you!
Try my Lazy Girl workouts – they’re perfect for you!! https://www.christinacarlyle.com/lazy-girl-exercise-program/
Hi, I love the workout, I was going to do it every second day but then read do it once a week. What else should I be doing on the other days? Or can I do it two-three times per week? Thanks, Joanna ?
Hi Joanna! I don’t recommend doing the same routine more than 1 time a week. My programs have all the routines mapped out so you can get the best results. Here’s a link to take my Exercise Program Quiz so you can find the right program for you. https://www.christinacarlyle.com/exercise-program-quiz/ xo