One of the biggest problems for people looking to get fit or lose weight and who are not used to doing sports on a regular basis is that they are not sure where to start. For this reason, a good way to start getting in tune is the guided group classes , since it is not necessary to master any discipline: you can simply go to class and follow the instructions of the monitor step by step – and even look at your classmates if you have doubts-. But what activity to choose? It will depend to a large extent on your skills, your tastes and the offer of your nearest gym but, if it serves as inspiration, in this article we will tell you which are the fashionable collective activities that are triumphing in gyms around the world.
The main fashion collective activities
Pilates
The most classic of the collective activities in fashion is still trendy: instead of losing popularity, it is gaining more and more followers. Pilates focuses on working on core strength and flexibility through fluid movements, making it a low-impact form of exercise ideal for any fitness level , from athletes and dancers to seniors and women. inexperienced pregnant. The six key principles of Pilates are: center of energy, control, flow, breathing, precision and concentration . Music, if any, is usually calm and relaxing, and all exercises are done on a mat or on the floor.
Les mills
Les Mills is the name of a New Zealand gym chain founded by a former Olympic champion that provides workout routines for gyms and fitness clubs around the world. His method is perfect for combining cardio and strength training all in one , as the sessions include weights, spinning classes, and mixed martial arts , all combined with the high-intensity interval training modality that takes place at the same pace. of popular songs.
Zumba
This is undoubtedly another of the most popular fashion activities in the world . Born in the United States in the mid-nineties at the hands of the Colombian Beto Pérez, it was not until about a decade ago that it began to hit hard in Europe, and today it is practiced in more than 160,000 gyms around the world. The class consists of performing a series of dance exercises with choreographies of different styles from all over the world . The music and the good energy that it transmits is what makes this kind of fitness so enjoyable and affordable for many people who are not generally enthusiastic about sports or gyms.
Sweeps
Inspired by the use of a ballet barre, the exercises performed in these group classes are designed to provide you with a slim, strong and lean body similar to that of a ballerina. Combine elements of ballet, yoga, and Pilates for a low-impact workout that will make your muscles burn . Classes are generally held in a large open room with mirrors and a wall-mounted ballet barre that is used by all attendees to perform the guided exercises.
Crossfit
Crossfit is one of those trendy activities that have come to stay. It has become so popular that you can hardly find someone who doesn’t crosffit (or knows someone who does). Classes consist of high intensity strength training , centered on the belief that more intense exercise in a shorter period of time is more effective. They are carried out in “boxes” with a coach, in groups of between 6 and 20 people .
Vertical training (Fitwall)
Vertical training or fitwall is another of the fashionable activities in gyms in major capitals around the world. Although it has not yet become overly popular in Spain, it will not take long to do it since it is a very complete exercise that strengthens the muscles and improves coordination. It is done on a metal trellis screwed to the wall where you have to climb, jump or hold on depending on the exercise. As it is not anchored to the floor, but to the wall, all the muscles of the body are activated to be able to hold you while you perform the exercises indicated by the monitor.
Pole dance
Pole dance is a discipline that works the whole body and that helps you lose weight and gain strength and flexibility while defying the force of gravity. It consists of performing a series of choreographed exercises of medium-high intensity on a rotating vertical bar anchored to the floor and ceiling that allows different figures to be performed to the rhythm of the music .
