10 Workout Ideas for People Who Hate to Work Out

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Cardio Barre is an exercise program that combines
a wall-mounted ballet barre with light weight
training in order to tighten and tone. It is
low-impact, and the goal is to target and
transform the legs, buttocks, arms, and torso to
emulate the long, lean body of a ballet
dancer. The class lasts about one hour, starting
with traditional ballet movements like plies and
deep knee bends, then shifts to a combination of
other movements. The ballet barre helps you
stabilize while you work out, improving balance,
coordination, posture, and core strength over
time.
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Spin classes are a fun way to get your heart rate
up. Spinning typically involves 30 to 75 minutes
of cycling on a stationary bike. Endurance is
key, as the class follows a series of phases,
from warm- up to peak cardio, and then finished
with a cool-down period. Spinning has taken off
in recent years, with variations that involve
upbeat music, or periods where the studio lights
are dimmed so cyclists can practice utmost
concentration.
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Recently, many gyms have started to offer classes
that include a mix of tumbling, juggling, and
trapeze work commonly seen in acrobatic shows
like Cirque du Soleil. Though they may seem
daring, circus workouts are suitable for fitness
fanatics of all ages and experience levels. This
form of exercise improves flexibility and balance
and develops strength and muscle control,
especially in the upper body.
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Also known as ?hot yoga,? Bikram yoga is taught
in a studio heated to 105 F. The heat relaxes
the muscles and allows for deep flexibility
without injury. Each session is 90 minutes long
and involves 26 specific yoga positions. The
Bikram routine must be followed in the correct
order to prepare the body for proper posturing
and allow for complete healing.
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If you have trouble staying focused during long
sessions at the gym, try a combination class that
splits time between different activities. Typicall
y, combo classes include a mix of cardio with
weight training or toning, such as spinning
followed by yoga. Another popular pairing
combines spinning with Pilates for a full-body
workout.
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Hooping, or working out with a hula hoop, is
showing up in more and more gyms as a way for
members to switch up their workout
routines. Participants use a weighted hoop thats
designed specifically for exercise. Weighted
hoops are much easier to control, compared to the
lightweight hula hoops that many remember from
childhood. Hooping burns calories, increases
endurance, and tones abs while also strengthening
your center.
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Jumping on a trampoline is almost too fun to be
considered a workout, but it is extremely
beneficial to heart health. Jump workouts burn
calories and boost cardio endurance, and are a
great way to incorporate a low-impact exercise
into your schedule. Different moves can be used
in repetition in order to tone, such as squats,
knee-tucks, jumping jacks, or even jogging in
place.
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Water walking involves climbing into a human-
sized sphere made from buoyant rubber. Once
inside the sphere, the wearer can push against
the sides in order to flip, roll, float, or
simply walk on water. Water walking may look like
Ðhilds play, dut its muÐh more work than it
seems you may need to bring a workout bar along
for a mid-session snack! Inside the sphere, use
your legs and abs to keep yourself from falling,
rolling your way to serious muscle tone.
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Many use music to take their workouts to the next
level. A new form of exercise lets participants
go one step further working out alongside a
karaoke microphone so they can make music while
burning calories! A karaoke workout is ideal for
stationary activities (like treadmill running,
yoga, or cycling) so you can still focus on the
lyrics while keeping your heart rate
up. Depending on your musical preference, some
fitness centers offer karaoke workout classes set
to gospel music, theater music, and more.
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Dance your way to better health with workouts
that use music and choreographed steps to form a
fun but challenging fitness atmosphere. One
example is Zumba, a Latin- inspired cardio-dance
workout. Many local gyms also feature hip hop,
jazz, or aerobics-inspired dancing classes to
shimmy and shake your body into shape.
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