Summer Fitness Reset: Top Workouts to Get Lean
Summer Fitness Reset: Top Workouts to Get Lean
Published: June 11, 2014
Fitness trends are constantly evolving, and new types of workouts are always emerging. We’ve compiled a list of the most modern fitness trends and highlighted the most effective ones to help you get lean this summer.
Aqua Zumba
What’s New? Traditional Zumba movements, which blend aerobics with various dance styles, are performed in water.
How It Works: Each session lasts one hour and is set to Latin American music.
Benefits: Since the workout takes place in water, it gently yet thoroughly engages all muscle groups. You can burn up to 750 calories per hour.
Yogalates
What’s New? This workout combines yoga and Pilates.
How It Works: Yogalates incorporates breathing exercises and some yoga poses, along with Pilates stretches and muscle-strengthening exercises.
Benefits: This workout enhances endurance, strengthens back muscles, and tones the body. Intensive breathing improves blood circulation and increases stress resistance. You can burn between 480 and 550 calories per hour.
Mini Trampoline
What’s New? This workout is unlike traditional exercises and feels more like a playful activity.
How It Works: Group sessions led by an instructor.
Benefits: The mini trampoline is one of the few cardio machines that effectively engage the transverse abdominal muscles. A toned transverse muscle results in a slimmer waist. Additionally, jumping on a mini trampoline stabilizes the spine, improves posture, and strengthens leg muscles. You can burn between 600 and 900 calories per hour!
Cardio Tennis
What’s New? Sessions take place on a tennis court with an instructor.
How It Works: Group workouts for 4 to 8 people begin with a warm-up, followed by cardio exercises in aerobic mode, tennis training, and recovery exercises.
Benefits: Improves heart function and burns 300-400 calories per hour.
Step-Fly System
What’s New? Simple step movements are combined with dance routines.
How It Works: Group sessions led by an instructor with dynamic music. The main focus is on the calves, thighs, and glutes—problem areas for many women.
Benefits: Step-Fly helps with weight loss (burning 550-600 calories per hour), boosts confidence, and improves overall health.
Kangoo Jumps
What’s New? High-intensity aerobics using a special platform for springy jumps called Kangoo Jumps.
How It Works: The unique design of Kangoo Jumps shoes allows for running, jumping, dancing, and even strength exercises.
Benefits: You can burn up to 900 calories per hour. Results are noticeable after just two weeks—you’ll become leaner and strengthen all your muscles.
For more information on fitness trends, you can visit ACE Fitness.
