Creative Ways to Stay Fit After the Holidays

Creative Ways to Stay Fit After the Holidays

The holidays can wreak havoc on your body. Between the copious amounts of sugary desserts, alcoholic beverages and extra snacking, it isn’t hard to pack on the additional pounds. It’s okay because we’ve got a list of fun (we promise they’re actually fun) ways to get fit by Spring. Dance Girl We searched high and low for the best and most creative ways to get fit this year. Now we can’t decide which one to try first… what about you? 1. Try a new workout like Zumba Fitness, an energetic dance party that will help you achieve a strong, fit body in 2014. They earned the Women’s Choice Award for America’s Best Workout Program, plus with over 140,000 locations worldwide, you can join the dance party right in your neighborhood. 2. Invest in a fitness video game such as Wii Fit to get moving indoors this winter. Don’t let the temperatures keep you from losing those pesky pounds. With fitness video games you can break a sweat without leaving the house AND (bonus!) you can get your family involved. 3. Paddle boarding is fun because you’re out on the water in an environmentally friendly way, oh, and you’re getting a strong core workout too. According to Self.com paddle boarding burns 500 plus calories an hour, now that’s a fun workout! 4. If you’re sick of the gym scene and want to try something unique, then you might want to try . They are known for their fat-burning routines that use your body weight to create targeted muscle tone resistance. 5. Now this isn’t new or creative, but we had to include it. Staying hydrated is a necessary element to your 2014 health goals and women recently voted Aquafina for Best Bottled Water by Women’s Choice Award. Whether you drink bottled or tap water, be sure to stay hydrated every day. 6. Cleaning, although many would say not that fun, we think is a good way to cross two things off your to-do-list at once. Next time you’re vacuuming, doing laundry or mopping the floors remember you’re burning calories too. 7. Circus aerial classes, such as inshaprecircus.com in New York City are becoming mainstream. Circus acrobatics is a unique and fun way to strengthen your core and build muscle. 8. Surfsetfitness.com is a creative workout that doesn’t require the beach. Featured on the hit NBC show Shark Tank, this workout is unlike any other. According to SURFSET, they focus on getting away from the traditional static workout and challenge your body in new ways. 9. Next is, MyFitnessPal an app you can download to your phone to track your calories, fitness regimen and lifestyle habits. Using an app like this is a great way to hold yourself accountable and stay on track. 10. Lastly, is Poundfit.com a workout that is sure to bring out your inner rock star. Their classes combine weighted drumsticks, cardio and strength training to raise your heart rate to a fat-burning zone in a short amount of time. We told you there were some seriously creative workouts in our top 10 list. Which workout will you try first? Women’s Choice Awards Facebook Women’s Choice Awards Twitter Women’s Choice Awards LinkedIn
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