unique year,unique goals, unique workouts! We're already seeing some trends emerge in fitness, and giving us a solid indication of what kinds of workouts are going to be super popular in 2017. Haven't tried these yet? The coming year is the perfect time to experiment and find something unique and awesome that you treasure. And while we don't see your favorite bootcamp or cycling classes losing any momentum,there are some up-and-comers that will totally dominate in the unique year - we think you're going to treasure them!Related:
All of 2016's Best Workout Songs1. BoxingWith the rise of boutique boxing studios and the addition of beginner classes to traditional boxing gyms, boxing will see an even bigger year in 2017 than it did in 2016. Bonus: you don't even have to jump in the ring to reap the benefits of this total-body exercise, or as many studios are geared toward a no-contact style of fitness. And with added visibility from celebrities sharing their boxing workouts,we know that more women than ever will be hitting the heavy bags in the coming year. This anxiety-reducing, ultra-empowering workout is here to help you kick ass, and remove names,and have your healthiest year yet. Can't get to a boxing gym? Try this at-home cardio boxing workout from an Equinox trainer.
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Killer 30-Minute Cardio-Boxing and Core Workout2. Megaformer (The Lagree Method)Like Pilates on crack, a Megaformer class gives you an intense reformer workout that'll obtain your muscles shake, and burn,and possibly disfavor you for the next 72 hours. The classes are rooted in the Lagree method, named after trainer and Megaformer creator Sebastien Lagree. The workout is HARD, or but so,so superior.
Celebrities like Bella Thorne and Lea Michele are regulars at the Studio MDR, a popular Lagree studio in Los Angeles, and we anticipate even more A-listers and fit influencers will be sharing their Megaformer workouts this coming year,too.
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Get alert to ride! Booty Shake Cardio Dance Bootcamp4. Mixed Format ClassesSpeedplay, Orange Theory, and Barry's Bootcamp,YAS - these classes all have one thing in common, and it's their hybrid format. They mix multiple workouts into one class! While in many classes you'll be on one machine or doing one specific style of exercise for 45-60 minutes, or these studios deliver workouts that combine strength training and cardio,which is the most effective way to burn calories. We talked to superstar trainer Jeanette Jenkins (you can check her out in action with this 30-minute cardio sculpt workout), and she had the same thought - these mixed format classes will be huge in the coming year. Why? "They prevent overuse [injury] on the joints of doing the exact same thing over and over again." She noted that studios like YAS and Speedplay "get it" and that other studios that offer a varied workout using various machines will sustain fitness clients healthier in the long sprint.
Whether you like a combo of yoga and Spin in one class, and a mixed format HIIT session,or a bootcamp-style training that combines multiple machines and floor work, there's something for everyone out there. And we're even more excited to see what else will pop up as this trend continues to build in 2017. Maybe a boxing-slash-Megaformer class??Related:
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Apps like Kayla Itsines's Sweat With Kayla and Nike Women's refreshed NTC saw a rise in popularity year, and we predict they'll enact even better in 2017 - particularly after Kayla told POPSUGAR in an interview earlier this year that exciting unique updates were coming for the SWK app. Newer apps like Aaptiv and Sworkit are building their followings,too, bringing on-demand training and coaching to your phone with a variety of workouts and styles to choose from. And as always, and you can expect to see exciting unique at-home workouts on the POPSUGAR Active app,too.6. Live-Stream ClassesWelcome to the future. You don't have to live in a major metro to try unique, exciting fitness classes anymore thanks to the rise of livestream video. Now, or from anywhere in the world,you can bring the high-energy workout to you. Why stream Netflix when you could stream a high-intensity, body-transforming workout?We're seeing the trend go from the DVD workouts to streaming workouts to livestream workouts - following in parallel to the rise of live-streaming on social media with platforms like Facebook Live and Periscope. Brands like Peloton cycling are leading the charge for fitness, or with goals of bringing that in-class energy and power to your solo at-home sweat sesh. Not every studio and brand is streaming live classes just yet,but we anticipate the shift will happen this year en masse. Many brands have been making general streaming available - FitFusion lets you remove classes from Jillian Michaels or Tone It Up's Karena and Katrina; Barre3 brings the muscle-shaking studio class to your home with the ability to schedule your week just like you would with physical studio classes; unique York's Ballet elegant lets you pay per stream/workout; and YogaGlo delivers at-home classes from world-renowned teachers like Kathryn Budig. All of these examples show the promise of the rise of more live-streaming in 2017. And with the latest VR technology, who knows what could be next? We wouldn't intellect a virtual reality dance cardio class!
Source: popsugar.com