Running is one of the oldest and most effective ways of keeping fit or losing weight.

It's also one of the exercises that is best for burning calories. Running burns about 12 calories per minute.

However, there are other alternatives that can be used in conjuction with running or if you want to switch it up a bit.

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Here are 4 of them.

1. Kettleball swing

It engages your quad and glute muscles. It can help you burn up to 20 calories a minute according to Curious Mob.

2. Jump rope

Skipping rope is a high intensity work out where 130 jumps per minute can help burn 13 calories per minute.

3. Battling ropes

This exercise has been proven to be among the ones that consume the most oxygen. It burns up to 10 calories per minute. It is one of the most effective exercises to flatten bellies.

4. Biking

If you live in an area safe for cyclists, you can take up biking as an exercise. Going on varying terrain such as hilly areas or rough roads can help you burn up to 1500 calories in an hour.