Prefer HTon GoogleFitness coach shares a simple 5-day workout plan to lose weight. (Unsplash) Want to lose weight before 2026 ends? Fitness coach shares a simple 5-day workout plan combining strength training, HIIT and low-impact exercises for fat loss.Want to lose weight in 2026 but don’t know where to start? Certified nutrition and lifestyle coach Karishma Yadav shared a simple five-day workout schedule combining strength training, HIIT, core exercises and low-impact cardio to make exercise more structured and sustainable. She recommends a mix of strength and cardio-based workouts across the week, targeting different muscle groups while keeping fat-burning exercises in the routine. (Also read: Have high blood pressure? Cardiovascular surgeon says these 3 lifestyle changes can help lower your numbers )Day 1: Full-body strengthStart the week with a full-body strength workout that works the upper and lower body.Squat to shoulder press – 3 × 15Dumbbell deadlift + row – 3 × 12Reverse lunge + bicep curl – 3 × 12 each legDumbbell chest press on the floor – 3 × 15Triceps kickbacks – 3 × 15Plank hold – 3 × 30–45 secondsDay 2: Lower bodyThe second day focuses on the glutes, thighs and legs.Goblet squats – 3 × 15Romanian deadlifts – 3 × 12Step-back lunges – 3 × 12 each legDumbbell glute bridges – 3 × 15Calf raises – 3 × 20Wall sit – 3 × 40 secondsDay 3: Upper bodyTarget the arms, shoulders, chest and back with this upper-body routine.Shoulder press – 3 × 15Lateral raises – 3 × 12Dumbbell rows – 3 × 12Dumbbell chest fly on the floor – 3 × 12Bicep curls – 3 × 15Triceps kickbacks – 3 × 15Day 4: HIIT + coreThe fourth day combines high-intensity movements with core exercises. Perform each exercise for 40 seconds, followed by 20 seconds of rest, and complete 3–4 rounds.Jump squatsDumbbell thrusters (squat + press)Mountain climbersJumping lunges or step-back lungesDumbbell sit-upsRussian twists with a dumbbellDay 5: Low-impact fat-burning workoutEnd the week with a lower-impact workout. Perform each exercise for 40 seconds, rest for 20 seconds, and repeat for 3 rounds.Step-touch side to sideStanding knee liftsBodyweight squatsStanding punchesSide leg raisesMarching in placeNote to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.Akanksha Agnihotri is a lifestyle journalist with over 3 years of experience. She is a psychology graduate and holds a postgraduate diploma in Radio and Television Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi, where she graduated as a gold medalist. Originally from Bhopal, the beautiful capital of Madhya Pradesh, she draws inspiration from the city’s rich cultural heritage and layered storytelling traditions that subtly shape her narrative voice.