HEALTHY
FITNESS & LIFESTYLE
BEAUTY · JANUARY
· JANUARY 2019
2019
B E S T
WORKOUTS
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t’s never too early to start thinking
about your new year fitness routine.
Like most people, you’re probably
tired of the same old routine. You
want something new to help ring
in the new year and help you rev up your
fitness routine and hit your goals.
Lucky for you, we’ve searched high
and low and found the hottest fitness
trends for 2019!
1.
The biggest trend for the new
year is wearable technology.
If you are the lucky recipient of a
smartwatch, a fitness tracker, heart
monitor, or any other techie fitness gift for
the holidays, all you have to do is throw on
a pair of shoes (or not) and get outdoors,
or better yet, walk up and down your stairs
at home. It doesn't matter where you go
or what you do. Studies have shown that
people move more when they have one of
these devices reminding them to get off
the couch and take a few steps. So, grab
your tracker and start moving! You'll be the
leader of the pack in no time flat.
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Many new and exciting fitness classes are
popping up for people of a certain age and
certain mobility levels. Let's face it, our
population is aging and it only
makes sense that we continue to
keep our bodies fit and healthy
well into old age. Exercise, even
moderate exercise, is a wonderful way to
maintain bone density and build or keep
muscle mass as you age.
4.
5.
Bodyweight training is great
because there are no barbells to
lift and no kettle balls to manage.
All you need for this is the weight
of your own body. Think planks, push-ups,
and other exercises that use your body's
own resistance.
6.
Certified personal trainers
in it for the win. The fitness
industry has exploded and for
good reason. People are more
conscious of what they eat and how they
move. Why not hire a professional to help
you meet your optimal fitness level and help
you reach your goals?
2. 7.
3. 8.
Group training classes are
hot! Any class you can take with
other participants is worth it for
the motivation. There are even
online group classes you can join and enjoy
from the comforts of your home. What's
not to love about that?
HIIT (High-Intensity Interval
Training) was number one in last
year's list of fitness trends. It's
taken a slight hit as far as numbers
are concerned, but it's still big in the fitness
industry and should not be ignored. This
training involves short bursts of high-
intensity exercise followed by a brief resting
period, then, repeat for several intervals.
Training usually lasts about 30 minutes or
less and no gym required.
The ancient practice of yoga has
made the top ten in fitness trends
for years. It's taken on many forms
and revved up what one can do in
yoga, but that hasn't changed the great
impact it can have on your life. You can take
a power yoga class, or hot yoga, or even
goat yoga. No wonder it's on the list of best
workouts!
Functional fitness training
uses exercise to help improve
balance, coordination, strength,
and endurance. Turning these
weaknesses into strengths can help you in
other areas of your life, like when you want
to go on a hike or play an affable sports
match with family or friends. On the whole,
these exercises help you function better in
your daily life.
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9.
Interestingly enough, many health
care providers are ditching their
prescription pads and advising
patients to exercise instead. A
morning walk, an evening run, and step
goals all play a role in this new trend. It's
about teaching you how to better care for
yourself through exercise.
No matter how you decide to workout,
it's important to be active every day, and
with this list of the best workouts, you
have many options to make it fun and far
from ordinary.
By Robert Clum