One of the best ways to lose weight effectively is to combine a routine of peddling on an exercise bike with some dumbbell moves. However, even though a gym may be the perfect place to do this, you can also do this at home.

All you have to do is to ride the bike for sometime, then lift your dumbbells for some time. Then get back on your bike and continue peddling. During the time that you spend lifting, your heart rate would remain elevated thereby giving you twice the benefit from the workout.