With exercise, if you keep doing
what you’re doing, you’ll keep getting what you’re getting. To help you
avoid the dreaded weight-loss plateau, we've rounded up some of the top
trends in group exercise.
This Fit Tip was brought to you by Life Fitness on 9/13/12
Most clubs offer a wide range of classes
for all fitness levels and interests like group cycling, boot camp,
power yoga or a kickboxing class. Sign up for a class to mix up your
routine or better yet, do a different workout each day. It’s important
to have fun, try new things and change fitness routines often. 
Strength Training
Group strength training remains a top
trend due to increased awareness of its long-term health benefits and
the knowledge that cardio alone isn’t enough. Strength training is ideal
for all ages and fitness levels. Today’s group strength classes
incorporate lots of fun accessories: medicine balls, Bosu balls, hand weights, kettlebells,
and resistance bands. Stronger muscles mean better health, higher
metabolism and slower aging, a better profile and a confidence boost.
Mind and Body
Many group fitness programs are
incorporating mind/body classes. Yoga not only improves flexibility, but
can enhance your spiritual growth, improve your productivity and even
reduce stress. From yoga sculpt to hot yoga there are a slew of classes
to choose from, so experiment and try a few different formats.
Core Work
Everyone wants stay healthy and live
vigorously for as long as possible and we know core strength is key to
mobility. Staying agile and working on core strength with the guidance
of a group fitness instructor can help prevent back pain, tone your
mid-section and help you move with ease throughout your day. Try
Pilates or a core boot camp class for an intense core workout.
Dance
Classes like Zumba
have taken the fitness industry by storm. These fun, booty-shaking
workouts don’t require prior dance experience and are a great form of
cardio. Barre Classes have also become more popular over recent years.
You don’t have to be a ballerina to try one out either. Most incorporate
ballet-like moves at the barre that focus on high repetitions and help
to firm your thighs and buns and tighten your core. Form, alignment and
technique are emphasized.
Find a new type of group fitness that appeals to you, and soon your mind and your body will be reaping the benefits.This Fit Tip was brought to you by Life Fitness on 9/13/12
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