Fresh & energized fitness trends to be aware of in and around you.
Finding new ways to sweat this summer? Here is a list of innovative fitness trends to burn the calories & get geared up for a summer body.
- Virtual Spin Classes
These are classes on a spin bike where you have a huge screen in front of you and can see cyclists cycling in different terrains and your position is displayed according to your performance in the group. Often these classes do not need a physical instructor as on-screen instructions can easily be followed. This is ideal for the competitive individual.
- Blue Light blocking
With the number of gadgets an average person uses, being exposed to blue light is extremely high. Blocking blue light from as little as one hour before sleep has proven to improve the quality of sleep and thus improve general health for many. Blue light blocking glasses have also become a hot seller worldwide. A lack of quality sleep is the root cause of many illnesses.
- HIIT
High Intensity Interval Training, is ideal for people with a shortage of time and for people who want to have a highly effective workout. Ideally used for fat loss programs and conditioning for sports. This is particularly good for heart health. An example of HIIT training would be Treadmill - one min walk and one min at maximum heart rate, repeated 20 times.
- Hot Yoga
Often referred to as Bikram Yoga, has become highly popular across the globe. This is yoga carried out in a controlled but hot environment. Often temperatures almost as warm as a sauna!
- Wearable technology / Apps
These include products and services such as watches, heart-rate monitors, and workout trackers. If you are one of those people who are easily distracted or lose motivation very quickly then this is something you need to look into. You can also use wearable technology to track your heart rate during workouts, track your quality of sleep and much more.
- Intermittent Fasting
This is when you have a limited window in the day where you can eat and for the rest of the day you are fasting. The most popular ratio would be 18 hours of fasting and a 6-hour window to consume meals. This type of a diet has proven to significantly optimize the functioning of the digestive system, improve focus and quality of sleep. Other benefits include rapid fat loss. Some people have used the Intermittent fasting approach and Keto together which has been highly successful for many.
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- Cryotherapy
Recovery from physical training or from injuries is a huge issue for many. Cryotherapy is a process where you are exposed to an extremely low temperature for a short period of time in a closed chamber. This treatment has proven to be very successful for professional athletes for who recovery in an optimal time is highly important.
- Bio Hacking
Bio hacking has been a part of lifestyle for decades, however with the power of social media, accessibility to smart phones and general media, we now find it easier to access real and verified information hence the sudden rise in the use of the word and its awareness. Always be sure to seek medical advice from at least 3 medical professionals before you decide on implementing any bio hacks.
