While cardio and core conditioning may be mainstays of traditional exercise, gyms and fitness centers across the country now offer a wide variety of classes that will help you get into shape. For example, yoga combines meditation and relaxation practices to help you relieve stress while toning and strengthening your body. Other exercises like cardio kickboxing will give you a full-body workout by combining aerobic exercise, like kicking and punching — which work your heart and burn calories — with toning moves to strengthen your upper body and give it more definition. Taking up a different class or starting a new exercise routine at the gym (or at home) will keep your workouts interesting and motivate you to stay active.
This Week’s Challenge: Enroll in a new workout class at the gym, or try a new workout at home. If you’re exercising at home, you could rent a new workout DVD or switch up your usual activity choice; for example, instead of walking, take a hike (literally!) by hitting a local trail. Have you tried Pilates? Zumba? Spinning? Take your fitness routine to the next level and challenge your body in different ways. Tell us what new DVD or exercise you tried. Did you have fun? How did it work your body differently? Is it something you’d like to do again? Share your new workout experience here.
This Week’s Challenge: Enroll in a new workout class at the gym, or try a new workout at home. If you’re exercising at home, you could rent a new workout DVD or switch up your usual activity choice; for example, instead of walking, take a hike (literally!) by hitting a local trail. Have you tried Pilates? Zumba? Spinning? Take your fitness routine to the next level and challenge your body in different ways. Tell us what new DVD or exercise you tried. Did you have fun? How did it work your body differently? Is it something you’d like to do again? Share your new workout experience here.
