Global Fitness Expert Les Mills reveals what will be the top 5 fitness trends in 2014
Global fitness brand Les Mills™, creator of group fitness programmes including, Bodycombat™, Bodypump™ and Bodyattack™, reveals the hottest fitness trends for 2014. From making the most of the early morning commute, to a shift in our eating habits, Dave Kyle, head trainer at Les Mills™, has over 15 years experience in the fitness industry and has used his expert insight to provide the top trends to look out for in the new year.
1. GETTING YOUR FIVE A DAY THE FUN WAY
Getting the recommended daily fruit and vegetable intake is not always on the forefront of everyone’s minds, but this is something that is set to change in 2014. People will start becoming more conscious about their consumption of greens, and in the New Year we will see healthy cocktails, jam-packed with vital vitamins and nutrients, soar in popularity. Busy lifestyles means that people have less time to spend in the gym. Here are a few ways we will be making our workout work for us:
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2. HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING Less time in the gym, more effective workout People will focus on making their workouts short but effective, seeing a boost in popularity of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workouts, such as 30-minute LES MILLS™ GRIT SERIES. HIIT workouts are short, fast and scientifically proven to provide better results than any other type of training.
7 MINUTE WORKOUT CHALLENGE
By Fitness Guide Inc Open iTunes to buy and download apps. Researchers have selected 12 exercises that are performed for 30 seconds with 10 second rest intervals. This high-intensity training with little rest results in higher daily metabolism and is the equivalent of working out for over an hour – for only slightly longer than 7 minutes. £1.49
3. VIRTUAL FITNESS
As the digital age moves forward, people will also be looking at new and innovative ways to work out, including taking part in virtual workouts – workouts you can watch online or via DVD – without stepping inside a gym. Virtual fitness programmes allow fitness fans to take part in a workout of their choice and at their own pace. Programmes such as BODYBALANCE™, BODYCOMBAT™, BODYPUMP™, CXWORX™ and SH’BAM™ will be available via the new technology.
4. MICRO GYMS
Already a hit across the US and Australia, the UK will see a rise in the number of Micro Gyms popping up across the country this year. The client focused gyms are designed for those who are short on time, but want to take part in effective training. These gyms offer a specialised and often unique workout environment and many offer 30 and 45-minute workouts; perfect for those who want to work out in their lunchtime.
5. TAKING THE ACTIVE COMMUTE Integrating our workout regime into our daily commute will be on the rise in 2014. There will be a real insurgence in people using their commute to work to get in shape through walking, cycling, and jogging. If you’re looking to cycle to work, but not sure where to begin, RPM™ is perfect for fitness enthusiasts and beginners alike. A team coach takes class-goers on a journey through hills, flats, mountain peaks, time trials, and interval training, all choreographed to music that is set to lift spirits.
CYCLE TO WORK
Cyclescheme enables employees to get a bike tax-free, saving on average about half the cost. It’s completely free to join, and easy to administer online. www.cyclescheme.co.uk
For more information about Les Mills, or to find a class near you, visit www.lesmills.com
