3 Underrated Exercises to Burn Fat & Build Muscle (No Gym Needed!)

Building a strong and functional body goes beyond your basic bench press or logging miles on a treadmill. If you want to have a fitter body that will carry you through a long, healthy life, there are a few ways you should be supplementing your existing training regimen. On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to learn about three underrated exercises you need to take advantage of. These functional exercises are widely overlooked and can help you build a durable body. They are also time-tested, scientifically proven, and at the root of human health and evolution. If you’re ready to transform your fitness, lower your risk of chronic disease, and improve balance and mobility, this episode is going to help you build a more robust, well-rounded routine. So click play and enjoy the show! In this episode you’ll discover: The history of jumping rope. (0:46) Which muscles are strengthened by jumping rope. (1:40) How jumping rope has been proven to improve bone density. (1:58) The science behind how jumping rope aids in fat loss. (3:20) What isometric exercises are. (8:36) How isometric exercises can strengthen your tendons. (9:12) Specific isometric exercises you can incorporate into your training. (12:17) Why walking with weight is an essential human input. (23:31) The benefits of walking while carrying weight. (23:54) How to start adding more weighted walks into your existing routine. (26:20) Items mentioned in this episode include: Peluva.com/model - Get 15% off barefoot shoes with my code MODEL! Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: Apple Podcasts Spotify Soundcloud Pandora YouTube This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Peluva. Peluva’s barefoot minimalist shoes support postural alignment, proprioception, and overall functionality. Get 15% off your order by using code MODEL at peluva.com/model.

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3 Underrated Exercises to Burn Fat & Build Muscle (No Gym Needed!) is an episode from The Model Health Show by Shawn Stevenson.

This episode is 31:46 long.

This episode was published on Apr 1, 2026.

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