YOUR HEALTH Fitness Spotlight – Wake Up Beauty

Wake Up Beauty, It’s Time to Beast

Fitness Trends You Can Use

By Brook Thalgott

With New Year’s gone and spring around the corner, it’s time to buckle down on those fitness goals. You’ve crushed a Christmas turkey dinner, a New Year’s Eve extravaganza and who-knows-what on SuperBowl Sunday, and now that winter weight is staring at you in the mirror. Fear not! You can get on the right track to a fit and healthy lifestyle. There are always trends to muddle through when picking the fitness program that will best suit you. Whether you’re a newbie looking to get out there for the first time or a seasoned pro searching for a new challenge, there’s something for everyone looking to get in shape.

Wear it

Have a Fitbit? You’re not alone. Worldwide sales of wearable devices were over $33 billion USD in 2019 and projected to climb higher. Heart-rate monitoring, step counting and GPS are just some of the features wearables showcase. A wearable can monitor your progress and help you design a program that meets your own specific needs.

Apps, Apps, Apps

Even if you’re not into wearing fitness technology, you’re probably going to want to get an app if you don’t have one already. There’s a ton of apps—free and paid—for iPhone and Android, designed to keep you motivated and monitoring your progress. The free Nike Training Club app has 185+ free workouts from strength and endurance to mobility and yoga, and apps like My Fitness Pal can count your calories. You can even turn your phone into a step counter.

Body Weight is Back

What once was old is new again. Body weight training is finding its way back into popularity and with good reason. It’s simply using your own body weight to exercise your muscles—think pushups and pull-ups. If done well over time, body weight training is an effective and efficient way to get in shape. And, you can do it just about anywhere—at home, at the gym or on the road.

Get Pumping

Cardio is important, and not just to track on your wearable. Many gyms are getting into monitoring to encourage zone training. You can try out workout sessions that split cardio and strength training in one session, monitoring your progress as you go. You can track your heart rate as you work on strength between bouts of rowing and running.

Kick Some Butt

Inspired by MMA, martial arts and boxing, butt kicking workouts are still popular. Martial arts are more than just about selfdefence. They also teach discipline while improving strength, coordination and balance. Krav Maga and Taekwondo are just two of the many martial arts enjoying a surge in popularity these days.

Let’s Get Bendy

Yoga isn’t going anywhere. As popular as ever, yoga’s poses and postures are a great way to work out. You can improve mobility, strength, flexibility and coordination with yoga. There are many disciplines within yoga, so you can choose the right one for you. Ashtanga, Bikram, Hatha, Hot and Vinyasa are among the common types of yoga. It’s an exercise for anyone, from kids to expectant moms to seniors.

Spin Out

Indoor cycling—spinning as we know it—is still a fitness staple. Hop on a bike, no helmet required, and off you go. Spinning focusses on endurance and strength, and can use intervals of high intensity to maximize your workout. It’s low impact too, so it’s great for people with joint issues. You can set your own speed, intensity and resistance, making it a great routine for anyone looking for a custom exercise experience.

Need some one-on-one help to get and stay motivated? Or to make sure you’re getting the right workout for your needs? A personal trainer is just what you need. Educated and certified in fitness and nutrition, a trainer can guide you through a custom workout that helps you achieve your fitness goals and can keep you on track.

The Right Spot

No matter what fitness goal you have or activity you want to try, you can find the gym or studio with the amenities you want. Gyms are no longer large, fluorescent-lit rooms of weights and machines. These days, it’s about perks. You can now enjoy features like 24-hour access, training on demand and group classes in everything from dance to core to stretching and more.

Plenty of Options

Whatever your fitness needs, there’s a place for you. Whether you’re looking for an intense new challenge or just something to get you moving—now is the time to get off the couch and check out what will work for you.

Foods for Fitness

Have you ever tried Oat Milk? It’s easy to make and great for a fitness-focused diet.

1/2 cup rolled oats (soak in cold water for at least 30 minutes, drain and rinse)

2 tsp maple syrup

1/8 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

3 cups water

Blend all the ingredients and enjoy!

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