Each year, there seems to be a handful of “new” workout routines that everyone is trying. Once upon a time it was Tae Bo, belly dancing and more recently P90X. There’s no harm in trying out a new routine so we’ve gathered a list of the workouts that currently have the fitness world going crazy.
Check them out here and be sure to tell us which routines you are trying this season.
Operation “best summer body” is in full effect!
1. Zumba
Zumba reached the height of its popularity in 2010 when the dance phenomenon first hit the scene and everyone and their mother seemed to be doing it. Now, the workout craze is making a big punch, again. Try out this latin, high energy dance-fitness class and we’re sure it will have you hooked.
2. 30-Day Squat Challenge
The 30-Day Squat Challenge is one way to work on that bootylicious backside you may want. This fitness craze has been groaning rampant on social media so it may be worth a try. There are challenges of every time frame out there, but take a look at the rules for the 30-day challenge below.
Day 1-50 squats
Day 2-55 squats
Day 3-60 squats
Day 4-Rest
Day 5-70 squats
Day 6-75 squats
Day 7-80 squats
Day 8-Rest
Day 9-100 squats
Day 10-105 squats
Day 11-110 squats
Day 12-Rest
Day 13-130 squats
Day 14-135 squats
Day 15- 140 squats
Day 16-Rest
Day 17-150 squats
Day 18- 155 squats
Day 19- 160 squats
Day 20-Rest
Day 21- 180 squats
Day 22- 185 squats
Day 23- 190 squats
Day 24-Rest
Day 25- 220 squats
Day 26- 225 squats
Day 27- 230 squats
Day 28-Rest
Day 29- 240 squats
Day 30- 250 squats
3. Koga
Koga is where Yoga and kickboxing meet. It’s like the best of both worlds; you get to focus on strength, flexibility and cardio all at once.
4. Buti
Buti is pronouced like booty and that’s just that it focuses on! According to the LA Times, Buti Yoga is a fusion of Miami Booty Dance, yoga and CrossFit-type plyometric moves. This high-intensity workout is set to Afro-Brazilian funk, hip-hop and reggae music, and promises a lot of fun and tweaking.
5. Wii Fit
Wii Fit is like the workout video that interacts with you! You can choose from four main categories (Strength Training, Aerobics, Yoga and Balance Games) and the game checks your BMI and “Wii Fit age.”
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Each year, there seems to be a handful of “new” workout routines that everyone is trying. Once upon a time it was Tae Bo, belly dancing and more recently P90X. There’s no harm in trying out a new routine so we’ve gathered a list of the workouts that currently have the fitness world going crazy.
Check them out here and be sure to tell us which routines you are trying this season.
Operation “best summer body” is in full effect!
1. Zumba
Zumba reached the height of its popularity in 2010 when the dance phenomenon first hit the scene and everyone and their mother seemed to be doing it. Now, the workout craze is making a big punch, again. Try out this latin, high energy dance-fitness class and we’re sure it will have you hooked.
2. 30-Day Squat Challenge
The 30-Day Squat Challenge is one way to work on that bootylicious backside you may want. This fitness craze has been groaning rampant on social media so it may be worth a try. There are challenges of every time frame out there, but take a look at the rules for the 30-day challenge below.
Day 1-50 squats
Day 2-55 squats
Day 3-60 squats
Day 4-Rest
Day 5-70 squats
Day 6-75 squats
Day 7-80 squats
Day 8-Rest
Day 9-100 squats
Day 10-105 squats
Day 11-110 squats
Day 12-Rest
Day 13-130 squats
Day 14-135 squats
Day 15- 140 squats
Day 16-Rest
Day 17-150 squats
Day 18- 155 squats
Day 19- 160 squats
Day 20-Rest
Day 21- 180 squats
Day 22- 185 squats
Day 23- 190 squats
Day 24-Rest
Day 25- 220 squats
Day 26- 225 squats
Day 27- 230 squats
Day 28-Rest
Day 29- 240 squats
Day 30- 250 squats
3. Koga
Koga is where Yoga and kickboxing meet. It’s like the best of both worlds; you get to focus on strength, flexibility and cardio all at once.
4. Buti
Buti is pronouced like booty and that’s just that it focuses on! According to the LA Times, Buti Yoga is a fusion of Miami Booty Dance, yoga and CrossFit-type plyometric moves. This high-intensity workout is set to Afro-Brazilian funk, hip-hop and reggae music, and promises a lot of fun and tweaking.
5. Wii Fit
Wii Fit is like the workout video that interacts with you! You can choose from four main categories (Strength Training, Aerobics, Yoga and Balance Games) and the game checks your BMI and “Wii Fit age.”
