Like ArtBuff mentioned in our article on exercises you can do without heading to the gym, burpees are great. To complete a burpee, you start in a squat, go down

to pushup position and push yourself down, then on the way up you get back into squat position and jump as high as you can. Try to go as hard

as you can and aim for 10 in 60 seconds, and you'll be burning calories like crazy.

The jump rope isn't just for the school yard or gym class. The man above, Buddy Lee, has been an advocate for using jump rope for fitness for decades.

The key here again is intensity! So if you move at a quick pace you'll not only be burning tons of calories, but also using additional muscle groups. Plus, if you ever

pass kids jumping rope on the street, you'll be able to show them how it's done. 

Many people incorporate swimming into their fitness routine as it is a lot easier on the joints, especially if you're having knee or foot problems. It's also a fully body

workout utilizing many muscle groups. Hungryandfit.com advises you to find a safe place to swim year round, and use interval training to really up the caloric burn. 

Getting sick of being alone when you workout, or finding it hard to motivate yourself when only you're accountable? You're not alone! Kickboxing in a class setting will not only build strength

and improve your flexibility and coordination, but it will also melt calories! Especially if you're combining upper and lower body moves in your workout, which a class setting will take care of

for you.

Check out some intense kickboxing gyms that come with ArtBuff's own seal of approval and intensity. 

Hate running but don't have an issue with stairs? Well, that's specific, but if that's the case or you're looking to change up your running routine, stair climbers might be the

ticket. Adding vertical movement into the mix means you're fighting gravity, which forces your lower body to work harder. You're burning twice the fat in half the time

than if you were running at a normal pace. Plus, stairs are everywhere!

Your legs, arms, and back will all be feeling it when you commit to some time spent at the rowing machine. With proper form, this low-impact exercise will be better

on your joints. After you get used to it, and you ratchet up the power, you'll be burning more calories than a moderate run while benefiting more muscle groups. 

Plyometrics, or "jump training" are where your muscles exert as much force as they can in a short amount of time. Think P90X-type stuff. Plyometrics help you develop power, especially

"explosive power." It takes less time to burn the same amount of calories, and you get that "afterburn" where you're STILL burning calories even after you're done.

Did we miss your favorite non-running

cardio exercise? Let us know in the comments!