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Exercise For Fitness | 2022

GETTING FIT

& STAYING FIT There are many exercise options, from aerobics to yoga. Before you start on your fitness journey do some Weight exploring and find one that works training is very best for you. popular

Are you a solitary person who doesn’t like group workouts? A good option to investigate is hiring a personal trainer. A personal trainer can help you with your needs including weight loss, muscle toning and cardio, among other things.

Your trainer will create a custom workout plan specific to your needs, whether it be to achieve weight loss, strength,

or muscle toning. In some cases, personal trainers will also help clients with health and nutrition plans, such as recommending a food diary, or working with a nutritionist. One of the most challenging parts about maintaining a workout routine is being consistent. Sometimes lounging or going down to the beach sounds a lot more inviting than working out. Working with a personal trainer will give you the nudge you need to get your workout in — whether in person or virtually. If you are the gregarious type, high intensity aerobics might be for you. A very popular aerobic is classes that put cardio exercise to music. These classes are very enthusiastic and can mask the fact that you are actually exercising! There are many levels to cardio exercise, if a fast paced class is not for you, there also low to moderate. Look around and you will find one for you. Hot yoga is sure to get you fired up. What sets Hot yoga apart from other high-power styles is the setting: this yoga occurs in a heated room that is typically set between 80 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat is a great way to detoxify and assist flexibility. The movement itself comes in the form of varying sequences and breathing exercises that are usually done twice. Hot yoga is not for the faint of heart, but it will certainly leave you looking and feeling like a fitness warrior when you finish your practice. Continued on page 14

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