Breaking the workout rut can be difficult. Sometimes a popular workout trend can be just the thing to try!
I know the feeling. You’re stuck in a workout rut, and you’re not making any more progress. It can be hard to change up your routine, but sometimes that’s just the way to kickstart your weight loss back up! Check out these workout trends: you may find one you love!
Barre
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Barre classes are a great way to get your sweat on if you’re focused on toning, not building muscle mass. This popular workout trend was inspired by the ballet barre, and makes use of the barre in combination with small hand weights to help sculpt and slim your entire body.
HIIT
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HIIT stands for high-intensity interval training. In this popular workout trend, you give a full, 100% effort in quick and intense bursts, rather than giving 70% over a longer period of time. This type of workout boosts your heart rate and helps you burn more fat in less time. It also increases your metabolism, it’s quick and convenient, and it doesn’t require any equipment!
CrossFit
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CrossFit is a popular workout trend that actually took several decades to develop. It consists of constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity. The constantly-changing nature of this workout makes it ideal for diverse fitness gains, and also makes it rewarding and hard to get stuck and stagnant in.
SoulCycle
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SoulCycle focuses on finding the joy in fitness. It’s a new take on an indoor cycling class. They’ve added hand weights, choreography, and cardio work to their cycling classes, making them more fun and interactive. The atmosphere is like being in a club, making the workout fly by!
Unnata Aerial Yoga
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This is the revolution yoga has been waiting for. Don’t worry about tricks or gimmicks - aerial yoga is authentic yoga with the support of a soft aerial hammock. The added support allows you to deepen your practice by relaxing and realigning the body, centering your mind, and uplifting your spirit.
Orangetheory
This popular workout trend is based on the physiological theory of “Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption,” or EPOC. During the 60-minute workout, exercisers perform multiple intervals designed to produce 12 to 20 minutes of training at 84% or higher of your maximum heart rate. When done properly, this awesome workout can burn 500-1000 calories.
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