The main reasons you go through a fitness routine are probably to elevate the heart rate, sweat off excess calories, and force your body to dip into the stored fat so you look and feel lighter. But, how long have you been doing that same routine? If it’s been more than a couple months chances are you need to mix in something new to keep your mind entertained and your body working hard.
Ditch the dumbbells and get a more efficient workout with kettlebells. Roundish kettle-shaped weights made of pure cast iron are designed with a solid handle. They come in a variety of sizes, each with a different weight. You should probably start with a smaller sized bell to get a feel for the movements and then advance to larger ones.
The circle shaped handle on top is easy to grip with both hands and then you can swing them in large motions in different directions. Instead of focusing on one body part at a time you can work your entire body in a short period of time and burn off tons of calories.
The bells are available all over the internet and are now popping up in sporting goods stores. There are even new DVDs on the market to provide at home instruction on the most effective moves.
One hot trend right now is burlesque dancing. Hip hop and other styles of dance have always been featured in the fitness world, but now women are seeking out sensual forms such as burlesque. Everyone can dance and there is tons of fun to be had with this particular form.
This is a great way to feel great about yourself while improving your body. Many women make it more entertaining by working out in their heels or even a feather boa. If fun is what you need to stick with a workout, this one you have to at least try once!
TV Show Workouts: Of course there have always been the popular Biggest Loser workouts on the market, but there are other TV shows starting to make an appearance on the exercise scene. The latest DVD is from Lisa Rinna teaching unique blends of hip hop and ballroom dancing as you see on Dancing with the Stars.
Kim Kardashian also has a new workout series as a spin off from her reality TV show. Not only are these really good workouts that are rather unique, they do deliver great calorie-burning sessions.
Last but definitely not least, weighted hula hoops are growing in popularity as well. Even if you were not big on the hoop as a child, chances are you will get the core workout of your life with one of these. They are a little different from your childhood hoops because they are made to be different weights, but the spinning motion around the hips and waist is the same.
You don’t necessarily need a DVD or other guidance to play around with the hoop and burn off some calories, though you may want to seek some ideas of what to do with it through the internet, a DVD, or a class at a gym.
Make fitness enjoyable and you are more likely to stick with it for the rest of your life. Not only is doing the same thing all the time boring, but it makes your body a less efficient fat burner as well. So, shake things up and make sure to check out the latest trends at least a couple times a year!
