What fitness classes will you be trying in 2014?
Fitness trends are something to get us excited about exercise, who would have thought it? Excited about exercise.
Yes, I know that sounds like an unimaginable thought but it's true.
So, ensure you're ahead of the fitness pack with the top five group exercise classes to look out for in 2014.
The 17th IDEA Fitness Programs & Equipment Trends Report released it's findings and revealed the fitness trends that are rising in popularity, and set to take 2014 by storm in the UK.
Get ready to get fit.
TOP 5 GROUP EXERCISE TRENDS
1. Body weight leverage training (TRX Suspension Training)
Suspension Training is a superb way to build muscular strength as well as improve core stability and posture. Users of the TRX Suspension Trainer perform exercises that build power, strength, balance, flexibility and mobility at the intensity they choose. Over 300 different exercises for the upper and lower body can be performed, using the exerciser’s own body weight and gravity to create resistance. The difficulty level is increased by changing the body’s position and angle in order to add greater resistance. In a group environment, you will be sure to see yourself pushed that little bit further, every time.
2. Core conditioning classes
Pilates and Yoga classes have fast become a staple fixture on the gym timetable, increasing flexibility, strength, balance and body awareness. Both also improve muscular and postural strength, and have been fuelled in popularity with the introduction of variants of the exercise such as performing both in 40°C heat.
3. Boot camp classes
The introduction of Barry’s Bootcamp and Orange Theory Fitness into the UK market has bought what was traditionally an outdoor concept onto the gym floor, and expanded the ‘boot camp’ category to its highest position to date.
4. Strength training classes
Bodypump has always been the go-to strength training class, however recent product developments have powered the growth of more innovative ways to strength train, including the TRX Rip Trainer which not only increases strength, but also rotational power and core stability.
5. Dance (urban, street, funk, hip-hop)
In recent years, the traditional exercise class has moved on leaps and bounds, with urban and street dance classes such as Bokwa and Street Fit really starting to take presence over the popular Latin options that dominate the market.
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