Fitness is an evolution. Not only are you evolving the condition, strength, and endurance of your body, but the ways to accomplish that have evolved over time as well. So, here are some of the hot fitness trends for 2017!
HIIT – High Intensity Interval Training
High Intensity Interval Training, or “HIIT, is a great way to burn calories – fast! By combining short rest periods with quick bursts of high intensity exercises, you get both cardio & strength workouts in a short amount of time. For example, spending 20-30 minutes doing 45 seconds of burpees with 15 seconds of rest, followed by 45 seconds of squats, can burn up to 190 calories in a workout, and your metabolism continues to stay fired up for a period after your workout, burning extra fat! Workout equipment that works great for HIIT workouts include Treadmills, Spin Bikes, Incline Trainers, Rowers, and Step Mills & Steppers.
Strength Training
Strength Training isn’t just for body builders. Just sticking to cardio means missing out on some incredible benefits such as building and toning muscles, as well as avoiding back pain, protection against diabetes, and boosting longevity. Women are also finding out that strength training is a great way to boost their metabolism and speed up fat burning without making them muscle-bound and bulky! Some great strength training equipment for the home includes home gyms, weight benches, and adjustable dumbbells.
Wearable Technology
Management guru Peter Drucker came up with the adage “If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it” – and that applies to fitness as well. The recent trend of fitness trackers, from companies such as Garvin, FitBit, and now the Apple Watch, allow you to keep track of your exercise as well as your diet, helping to you maintain consistency within your workouts, as well as keep you motivated to avoid straying off your diet. And, being able to use your fitness tracker to help you set your long term (yet achievable) workout goals, can help you advance your fitness progress!
