If you want to get in better shape and tone your body but aren’t interested in outdoor exercise or going to a gym, not to worry! There are many workouts you can do right from home, and there are even a lot of new fitness trends related to staying out of the gym. Here are some of the top fitness at home trends to try out.
HIIT
One of the types of home workouts is HIIT, short, for high intensity interval training. In this workout you push your intensity to the max but in bursts. It involves activities like sprints, jumping squats, jumping jacks and other exercises that get your blood flowing and increase your heart rate. Only, for a minutes.
Yoga
Lets talk about yoga next! While going to a studio, for yoga is still an option many individuals are now opting to practice this workout at home. The idea of doing yoga at home is not new. It has gained popularity for reasons.
For starters platforms, like YouTube and personal websites/blogs offer a range of yoga teachers and workouts. Additionally social media plays a role by fostering a community for those practicing yoga at home as well.
Mindful Walking
While not necessarily at home, this is a workout that gets you out of the gym. Mindful walking is not only walking for exercise, including hiking and even jogging, but you stay mindful and present during the entire experience. Mindfulness puts you in a state where you are only thinking of the activity and how you feel right at that moment.
While walking, instead of listening to music or a podcast, try just walking in silence. Take in the sights, experience your breaths, and feel your body and muscles moving. It almost puts you into a conscious meditative state, turning your daily exercise into a spiritual experience.
Wearable Technology
Nowadays there is a growing trend of individuals incorporating technology into their home workout routines. Devices such, as Apple Watches, Fitbits and other wearables enable users to monitor their activity including during exercise sessions. This allows them to keep track of metrics like the number of steps taken calories burned, exercise intensity levels and much more.
