Cardio is widely regarded as an efficient way to burn fat. That's because cardio exercises help burn a lot of calories. However, not everyone enjoys doing cardio. As good as it's for you, it can exhaust you quickly. That comes as no surprise: imagine burning between 400 to 800 calories an hour.

What if we told you, you could swap out the conventional cardio exercises like running, cycling etc. for other movements that are dynamic enough to burn just as many calories with a few reps?

Yes, cardio is exhausting, so here are six of the best functional movements to burn maximal calories and shed fat. These can be performed HIIT-style, with more reps and less rest breaks. Let's get started:

The aforementioned exercises are great and can benefit you a lot in terms of muscle building and maintenance. You’ll also be toning your entire body in the process. Remember to eat well, and get plenty of rest too.

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