The Beginner-Friendly Workout That Will Increase Your Fat Burn

Take five full minutes to prep your body to work out. Get your blood flowing, pump your heart rate up a bit, and prep your muscles by mixing and matching these suggested moves. Do what feels good to your body — just keep moving. A solid warmup can prevent injury and decrease that annoying soreness that comes a day or two after working out.

• Marching, running, skipping in place or around your house
• Jumping jacks or cross jacks
• Arm circles, big and small
• Walking or running stairs
• Jumping rope
• Side shuffle
• A little free-style dancing — crank the music and groove