Title: Top 3 Fitness Classes Melbourne Women Are Flocking To in 2018
1Top 3 Fitness Classes Melbourne Women Are
Flocking To in 2018 They say strong is the new
sexy, and it seems that with the increased
participation in fitness classes Melbourne women
are signing up for, more and more women are
looking into a variety of exercises not just to
look good but for their overall health. If you're
looking to spice up your fitness routine, here
are the top fitness classes to join this year.
- Boxing
- What is it and why you should try it out Boxing
classes involve high intensity and fast paced
movements, often involving boxing with a partner.
Moving with power from your hips and waist,
expect some amazing transformation in the
strength and tone of your core muscles. Not only
does boxing do wonders for your core, it also
improves your sense of balance and hand-eye
coordination as you learn to add more fluidity in
your movements. - Watch out for After your first class, expect to
get sore all over especially in the muscles under
the armpits. Stretch these muscles the next day
with a few seconds of side bends on each side.
Just extend your arms to the ceiling, palms
touching. Keeping your spine straight, bring your
hips to the right, and with straight arms point
your fingers to the left. Hold this for 10 full
breaths, and repeat on the other side. - Beginner's survival tips Come to the gym or
studio 15 to 20 minutes early. This will give you
enough time to speak to the trainer before the
class and ask them any questions you might have
about the routine. The trainer will also be able
to walk you through the fundamentals including
how to wrap your hands, pick the correct size of
gloves, as well as the basic punches.
2- Spinning
- What is it and why you should try it out If your
idea of a spinning class is a boring ride on a
stationary bike indoors, make 2018 the year when
you discover how spinning is anything but
boring. Top studios offer a group class
experience that combines an invigorating ride
through various terrains and scenery, adjustable
pace, energising music, and interactive elements
designed to keep the riders motivated. Regulars
swear by the number of calories burned after
each class and how their endurance has improved
after doing this fitness regime regularly. - Watch out for Cycling can overload your hip
flexors and quadriceps due to the repetitive
movements of your legs while keeping your spine
in a bent forward position for a certain amount
of time. Overdoing it can simultaneously overwork
some muscle groups in the body while shutting
others down. Don't let this take away your
enjoyment of spinning classes. Complement
hitting the bike with a strength training regime
that works out all areas of the body. - Beginner's survival tips Snack bars are common
now in a fitness studio Melbourne included. Yes,
you'll be burning a lot of calories in class but
don't ride on a full stomach. If you must, just
have a light snack (one banana or an apple) at
least 30 minutes before class. Ask help from the
instructor as well in setting you up with your
bike so that you are not sitting too low nor too
high. Being in proper form on the bike is
essential for you to get the most out of this
workout and avoid unnecessary strains or
injuries. - Barre
- What is it and why you should try it out Barre
was the brainchild of ballerina Lotte Berk, a
German ballerina based in London. In 1959, after
a back injury, she thought of creating an
exercise system that combines her dance
conditioning routines and her rehabilitative
therapy exercises. Today, barre classes
typically mix ballet, functional training,
Pilates, and even some yoga movements. Aside
from the barre, most classes also use small hand
weights, yoga straps, and Pilates balls. The
workout sequence aims to sculpt, strengthen and
tone the body. - Watch out for Due to the popularity of barre
workouts, it is not difficult now to find a barre
studio or a fitness club that includes this in
their class offerings. However, as there is no
governing body that certifies whether a studio's
barre class is up to par or not, students may be
going to a class led by an instructor that just
mixed some pliés and elevés with a couple of yoga
or Pilates movements without having undergone
proper barre training herself. Before signing up
for a class pass, check out the studio's and
instructor's credentials. - Beginner's survival tips In your first class,
watch how the regulars do the pulses - notice
that the movements are done in tiny increments.
Performing the "down an inch, up an inch"
isometric movements may not seem to do anything
at first but repetition combined with the other
exercises in class do give a killer workout. In
fact, expect to be sore for a day or two after
the class. Wear form-fitting clothes so that the
instructor can easily observe your alignment and
movement, and spot anything that needs correction.
3Whether you plan to try one or all of these
popular fitness classes, try to go to class at
least three times a week for you to really
notice results and maintain the positive changes
in your body. Savor the good aches and listen
well to the instructor to get in good form. For
convenience, choose among the top fitness clubs
Melbourne has that offer all three.