Discover these workouts that combine two or more disciplines, like yoga, Pilates, Zumba and CrossFit. They’re perfect for improving strength and flexibility, as well as helping you get into better physical shape.
1. Reformer Pilates
This version of Pilates is practised with the use of a machine known as Reformer. It consists of a platform that moves forward and back using spring resistance. It’s great when you want to zero in on specific muscle groups, and is adaptable to any level of physical fitness.
This workout aims to improve:
- strength
- flexibility
- balance
- posture
2. Yogalates
This hybrid workout combines yoga postures with the strength exercises of Pilates. It helps with strength, flexibility and stability. Yogalates also includes breathing exercises that promote relaxation and concentration, allowing for better stress management. The postures and exercises can be adapted depending on the age and physical fitness ability of each person.
This workout aims to improve:
- flexibility
- muscle tone
- balance
- posture
3. Rucking
This new way to move is inspired by military training. It consists of walking or hiking while wearing a weighted backpack. The lure of this training exercise is that it can take place outdoors, therefore not requiring a gym membership. A backpack and a good pair of walking shoes are all one needs to take part in this workout. A good starting weight for your backpack is that of 10% of your body weight.
This workout aims to improve:
- endurance
- physical fitness
- cardiovascular health
- strength
4. Crosswim
This water workout boasts all the benefits of swimming and CrossFit. Water resistance is used to exercise the muscles, all the while reducing the impact on the joints. This means that the likes of squats, sprints and other exercises take place in the water. Like CrossFit, it consists of a circuit training program and can be practised either individually or as part of a team.
This workout aims to improve:
- endurance
- strength
- flexibility
- coordination
5. Zumba Step
This workout combines step exercises with Zumba dance movements. By stepping on and off a platform like you would in aerobics, you increase intensity in this exercise to the rhythm of Latin music. Playful yet yielding results, this workout tightens glutes, thighs and calves.
This workout aims to improve:
- cardiorespiratory endurance
- muscle strength
- coordination
- balance
3 Other Ways to Get in Shape:
- Budokon blends yoga, traditional Japanese martial arts and meditation, helping to improve flexibility and concentration.
- Barre combines elements of ballet, yoga and Pilates. Movements are completed with the help of a ballet barre, used to provide support for ballet dancers.
- Essentrics is a dynamic stretching and muscle-strengthening workout. It uses fluid motions that help improve posture.
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- Nälkä protein drinks, which provide energy to fuel you throughout the day.
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- Malté exfoliating and moisturizing soaps made from residual distillers grain. Enriched with shea butter, they’re perfect to prevent dry skin.
- CHANV natural deodorant, designed to withstand even the most intense workouts.
