When it comes to the winter season, we tend to go into hibernation. The holiday season is a time to spend with family, and it is definitely time to relax. The gym is not the number one thing on our minds. New Year’s resolutions should not just be for the first month, it needs to last forever! Now is the time to check in with yourself and your fitness journey.
- Inside spin class
Spin classes are proven to burn more calories, help lower blood pressure, trim fat, and strengthen bones. Interval-based rides also strengthen your butt, thighs, calves, and core. No helmet is necessary!
- Resistance workouts
No need to venture outside, and no gym is required for bodyweight exercises. All you need is the resistance of your body weight or a wall to improve strength and endurance. You can try chair squats, wall push-ups, modified lunges, tricep dips, or a basic bridge.
You can also use resistance bands for high-intensity supersets. You’ll get your heart pumping, plus resistance, without heavy equipment taking up space.
- Boot camp workout
These sessions are influenced by military training and merge strength training exercises with high-intensity cardio to provide an intense full-body workout. Although many boot camps are held at nearby parks or track fields, indoor alternatives are available, particularly during the winter. Before committing to an extended program, it’s recommended to sample a boot camp-inspired class at your nearby gym or community center.
- Boxing
Get out to a kick-butt boxing class. A few rounds in the ring provide a full-body workout as you duck, block, and throw punches. The technique is more important than the experience, so it’s OK to be a newbie. It is fun to learn and is also a great workout.
- Pilates
If you want to define your core and increase flexibility, Pilates is one way to do it. Its moves, which can be modified to fit any fitness level, are designed to condition your body (with an emphasis on your core) and improve balance.
