--- title: Best Exercise Types for Burning Calories description: Here are the top three suggestions to consider if you're wondering about exercise for burning calories. image: https://www.texasfamilyfitness.com/hubfs/1184253.jpg --- ![Texas Family Fitness Blog](https://www.texasfamilyfitness.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TFF_July_2018/Blog/blog_hero.jpg?width=2000&name=blog_hero.jpg "Texas Family Fitness Blog") [![Logo](https://www.texasfamilyfitness.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TFF_July_2018/Logo/Logo.png?width=221&height=97&name=Logo.png "Logo")](https://www.texasfamilyfitness.com/) - [Locations](https://www.texasfamilyfitness.com/locations) - [Coppell](https://www.texasfamilyfitness.com/locations/coppell) - [Denton](https://www.texasfamilyfitness.com/locations/denton) - [Frisco/Little Elm](https://www.texasfamilyfitness.com/locations/frisco-little-elm) - [Frisco/Mckinney](https://www.texasfamilyfitness.com/locations/frisco-mckinney) - [Garland](https://www.texasfamilyfitness.com/locations/garland) - [Lakewood (Coming Soon)](https://www.texasfamilyfitness.com/locations/lakewood) - [East Plano](https://www.texasfamilyfitness.com/locations/east-plano) - [The Colony](https://www.texasfamilyfitness.com/locations/the-colony) - [Classes](https://www.texasfamilyfitness.com/classes) - [Cardio](https://www.texasfamilyfitness.com/classes/cardio) - [Dance](https://www.texasfamilyfitness.com/classes/dance) - [Pilates/Yoga](https://www.texasfamilyfitness.com/classes/yoga-and-pilates) - [Strength Training](https://www.texasfamilyfitness.com/classes/strength-training) - [Personal Training](https://www.texasfamilyfitness.com/personal-training) - [Private Training](https://www.texasfamilyfitness.com/personal-training/private) - [Ignite](https://www.texasfamilyfitness.com/ignite) - [Services](https://www.texasfamilyfitness.com/services) - [Kids Club](https://www.texasfamilyfitness.com/kids-club) - [Blog](https://www.texasfamilyfitness.com/blog) - [Join Now](https://www.texasfamilyfitness.com/locations) Fitness Advice hiit workouts physical fitness # Best Exercise Types for Burning Calories Posted on Friday, May 6, 2022 If you're looking to hit your weight and fitness goals, you also need to incorporate regular exercise into the equation. While it's true that diet is a more significant factor, exercise is also important as it burns calories and improves physical health. Here are the top three suggestions to consider if you're wondering about exercise for burning calories.   ### Running Running is one of the top exercises for burning calories. Those who are new to running can start with jogging which still helps with burning calories. As your fitness levels improve, you can increase your running pace. When you run faster, you can burn more calories each minute. A 30-minute exercise session can help you burn quite a lot of calories. However, keep in mind that running is a high-impact exercise, so it's important to wear the right running shoes when you're running.   ### Walking Walking may not burn as many calories as running, but it's the simplest and most natural exercise you can do. The good thing about walking is that it's not high-impact, so this reduces the risk of injury. Also, if you're recovering from an injury, you can stick to walking to get back into the fitness game. Just be sure to find high-quality and comfortable shoes that allow you to go the distance when walking.   ### [High Intensity Interval Training](https://www.texasfamilyfitness.com/) Workouts High-intensity interval training workouts are the most popular choice for those looking to burn more calories. They involve short amounts of time where you get your heart rate as high as possible, followed by periods of rest. During the periods where you're going as hard and fast as you can, you'll use a lot of energy, and this burns more calories in a relatively short amount of time. Most people love high-intensity interval training workouts because you can burn a lot of calories in less time. There are also claims that your body may continue to burn calories at a faster rate after your HIIT workout. These exercises will help you improve your fitness and burn more calories. 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