Do traditional gym classes have you yawning before you even begin? Does the thought of one more Yoga or Zumba class make you cringe? Are you fed up to here with Pilates? You, my friend, have 'gym boredom syndrome', and we have some ideas to get you out of your exercise rut and start having exercise fun again!
There are some wild and crazy exercise trends out there, like trapeze and aerial yoga, but let's be honest, they seem a bit daunting, if not dangerous, and they're probably not available in most small towns. But here are three new classes you can try that are guaranteed to break your gym boredom.
Belly up to the barre!
The ballet barre, that is. "I don't want a ballerina's body," said nobody ever. While adult ballet barre classes aren't likely to make you look like Natalie Portman of Black Swan fame, they will tighten and tone all the major muscle groups, particularly the legs and butt. That's because ballet uses a combination of yoga, Pilates and weight-bearing principles. Lovely classical music, something to hold onto while you get fit and no, you don't have to wear a tutu - what's not to like?
Bounce your way to fitness!
If you thought your days of bouncing on the backyard trampoline were over, think again! Mini-trampolines or rebounders are taking commercial and home gyms by storm. You can jump with your friends to peppy tunes at your local gym, or bounce alone in the privacy of your own home. Not only will you get an intense cardio workout, rebounding strengthens your core and balance while it tightens and tones your legs and arms. Plus... it's so much fun to bring out your inner child!
Rock out to Pound!
Channel your inner drummer at this amazing high intensity class. It's so much fun you won't even know you're burning some serious calories while sculpting and streamlining the muscle in your arms and legs. Using lightly weighted drumsticks and fast-paced dance music, this kick-ass workout offers up intense fun and sweat for a slimmer you!
If you can't find a Pound class at your local gym, look to YouTube for plenty of online tutorials and classes. We think it's a great workout for couples (guys love to air-drum, right?) so get your friends together and try it - you're gonna love it!
It doesn't matter what you do... just do something. Physical activity has to be enjoyable if you're going to do it regularly, so insert some variety into your exercise life for fun and fitness.
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