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Exercise. Everyone hates it, but if you want to lose weight quickly you've gotta do it. And if you don't want to trudge down to the gym every day to get your exercise fix, then this article will share with you three super simple, very effective exercises you can do at home.

Exercise falls into two broad categories: aerobic and strength. Aerobic exercises burn calories while you are engaged in the activity. Strength training builds muscle that raises your Basal Metabolic Rate – the amount of calories your body burns purely to maintain itself. Muscle weighs approximately twice as much as fat, meaning one pound of muscle is the same size as two pounds of fat.

Here are three exercises you can do at home to lose fat and gain some muscle.

Squats. Squats activate the largest muscles of the body to burn the maximum amount of fat. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and squat down. Squat 10-20 times, rest for one minute and then repeat for three sets. If you find this too easy, hold a 5 pound dumbell while squatting.

Push ups. When performing a push up your body has to support up to 70% of your total body weight. Perform three sets of 10 push ups for maximum results. Have a Google search for "The 100 Push Ups Challenge" for a six week training program to get you in tip top shape.

Fast walking. Although technically not an at home exercise, you can perform fast walking anywhere. Walking is good for you, but fast walking burns far more calories. Walking at 5mph for one hour can burn 550 calories.

It's important to combine strength training with fat loss activities to maximise your weight loss achievements. Create a regimen that includes these exercises and more combined with healthy eating to see the pounds fall off.