he New Year is the perfect time to shake up your fitness routine
and there are plenty of exciting and new workouts to choose from. Here
are four workouts you probably haven’t tried, but should:
Mud Runs. Mud
runs are growing in popularity because they bring back the kid in you.
There are many different types of mud runs with varying degrees of
difficulty. The courses can involve climbing over stuff, jumping over
fire, balancing across a log, crawling under wire, slogging through
waist high mud puddles and scaling walls. People are attracted to mud
runs because of the sense of adventure, the camaraderie, the challenge
and the fun of getting dirty. Oh, it’s also a great workout.
HIIT. This workout
is interval training with two extra words: high intensity. High
Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workouts alternate periods of work
with periods of recovery. The interval times may vary and the exercises
can be a combination of both strength and cardio. The key is to go at a
high effort level during the work periods and make the most of your
recovery so you can hit it again. HIIT is all about working smarter,
not longer.
CrossFit. Unless
you live under a rock, you’ve heard of CrossFit and the Workout of the
Day (WOD). These intense workouts mix up body weight exercises with
plyometrics, weights and sprints. The workout changes daily and the
instructor pushes you to give it your all. It’s a back to basics
approach and can be modified for varying fitness levels.
Barre Workouts. In just
one hour, a barre class will work every major muscle group in your
body. It’s low impact, fun and if you are consistent you can see
incredible results. Most barre studios combine light weight work with
isometric toning and ballet inspired moves. But the workouts are for
all ages and absolutely any fitness level. Dance experience and
flexibility are not required. It’s hot among the Hollywood crowd and a
fun way to cross train.
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