These 4 simple tips will burn more calories you dont even need to go to the gym

When it comes to burning calories, work smarter — not harder.Fitness Coach DH (@dhfitinc) says there are four easy adjustments you can make in your day in order to maintain a calorie deficit to lose weight, and none of them involve dragging yourself to the gym.Enjoy a nice walk? No need to trade it in for an arduous run or stint on the treadmill.“Walking at a moderate to vigorous pace can improve memory, sleep, cognitive function and help control your weight,” Dr.Robert Glatter, a board-certified emergency medicine physician, told The Post last year.But you can upgrade your walking to rucking by adding a weight-filled backpack.Rucking elevates walking from simple cardio to compound resistance training by adding weight to your back.

The low-impact exercise is rooted in military training, where “ruck” refers to a rucksack and ruck marching, a core skill used by militaries worldwide.“Why it works is that it increases your intensity, it engages more muscles, and it’s a simple way to burn more calories doing a simple activity without having to speed up.It’s easy on the joints, too,” DH said.

He recommends newbies get a backpack or specifically designed ruck and add weight.And if you don’t have gym weights, fear not: Water bottles, books, canned goods and even rocks can provide the resistance you need to feel the burn.

Research has also shown that rucking can improve muscle strength, aerobic conditioning, and endurance.Experts maintain that people can burn 30% to 45% more calories via rucking than by walking without the extra weight.Subscribe to our weekly Post Care newsletter! Please provide a valid email address.

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DH stressed how critical proper rest is for maintaining a calorie deficit.“Sleep is super important for regulating your hunger hormones, improving your recovery from your ...