10 ways to win at weight loss in 10 minutes or less

Fast Low-Step Running

How to: Find a low step and stand in front of it. Quickly step up onto it and back down — right and left up, right and left down — as fast as you can for 30 seconds.

Beginner's tip: Perform exercise at a slower pace and gradually increase your speed as you become more comfortable with the exercise.

*Booster: Pump your arms to give yourself more speed — and work those arm muscles too!

Sideways Running

How to: This agility move is great for sculpting inner and outer thighs. Starting with your right foot, run three steps sideways to the right. The last step of your right foot should "stick" as you drop your weight into that leg, and then push off and step out with your left. Think of rhythm with this one — the timing should feel like, "one, two, drop, and push; one, two, drop and push."

Beginner's tip: To protect your knees, make sure they're pointing in the same direction as your toes. Keep your shoulders back and down, with your chest up and abs in.

*Booster: As you get more comfortable with the exercise, increase your speed

Jumping Jacks

How to: Stand with your feet together, arms at your sides, and jump about shoulder width apart. As you jump, swing both arms out to the side or overhead. Toes and knees should be slightly turned out. Jump again and return legs and arms to starting position. Repeat for 30 seconds.

Beginner's tip: To reduce jarring in the legs, focus on landing softly and make sure your heels touch the ground. There shouldn't be any tremendously loud thumps – rather, focus on landing quietly.

*Booster: Increase your speed and see how many you can complete in the 30-second interval.