'I'm a doctor and two types of exercise are best to burn fat and boost your metabolism'

Diet and exercise are both important when trying to lose weight or stay in shape.

Working out is a great way to burn some extra calories and specific types of exercise can help dieters shift more fat, an expert exclusively told GB News.

Chief medical advisor at the National Council on Aging Dr Raj Dasgupta advised pairing cardio moves with resistance training for optimal results. He told GB News: "Combining cardio and strength training is great for weight loss. Try running, cycling, swimming, or brisk walking to burn calories.

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"Add weight lifting or bodyweight exercises to build muscle and boost your resting metabolism. "Resistance training can boost the metabolism which ultimately helps the body to burn more fat. "A slow metabolism burns fewer calories, which means more get stored as fat in the body," experts at Harvard Health state. "That's why some people have difficulty losing weight by just cutting calories. A fast metabolism burns calories at a quicker rate, which explains why some people can eat a lot and not gain extra pounds."

​The doctor recommended cardio workouts, many of which can be done for free or without a gym membership. Simply getting your steps up by walking, jogging or running is a quick and economical way to burn more calories and fat. For those looking for a more energetic workout, high intensity interval training (HIIT) is another quick method that requires little space or equipment. This involves doing short bursts of exercise followed by short rests. Common moves during a HIIT session include burpees, mountain climbers, high knees, lunges and squats.