Best exercises: 8 ways morning lunges tone muscles, burn calories

By Namita S Kalla | July 24, 2025 |  Image: Canva

What are lunges?

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Lunges are simple bodyweight exercises that target your glutes, thighs and core, by using single leg movements for strength and control

Activates muscles

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Doing lunges first thing in the  morning helps to activate your  muscles, boost blood flow, and  energise both body and mind

Supports healthy weight loss

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Lunges work large muscle groups, therefore helping you build lean  mass that improves metabolism and supports long-term fat loss

Sharpens balance and stability

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Lunges challenge one leg at a time.  They activate muscles that improve coordination and reduce the risk of falls

Corrects muscular imbalances

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Working each leg separately helps  fix side-to-side strength differences. It aids in improving alignment, symmetry and movement efficiency

Improves posture without strain

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By engaging your core and back,  lunges help you stand taller,  strengthen your spine, and reduce everyday slouching habits

Strengthens hips and glutes

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Lunges stretch tight hip flexor  and engage your glutes, which  improves lower body mobility and  helps prevent lower back pain

Improves daily movement pattern

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Because lunges are as good as  real life activities, like stepping and bending, they help move better and  avoid stiffness or injury

Increases resting metabolism

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Stronger muscles from regular lunges mean you’ll burn more calories, even at rest. It makes every moment more energy efficient

Supports heart and joint health

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When done regularly, lunges  improve circulation and joint strength, and keep your body supple, functional and ready for everyday tasks 

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