Fitness Trends In 2020: Futuristic Fitness – The Art of Healthy Living

Trends come and go, but it s always interesting to possess’own’nurse a look at which ones are likely to emerge next. At with regards to’concerning’with respect to this time each year we do a series of trend blogposts, which look at the upcoming trends in fitness, beauty, wellness and food in/with regard to’concerning’regarding the year ahead. E grossly year we do our research, the trends acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure more and more futuristic and in some cases more and more far fetched, and this is definitely the case in/with regard to’concerning’regarding next year. Read on as we take you on a journey to discover the fitness trends in 2020:

Gin Yoga

Come on then, lets kick this of with a rosy’remarkable’fabulous’terrific’preeminent one. What do you acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure when you combine gin with yoga? Why gin yoga of course what s not to like!

We ve seen all manner of fad yoga trends come out over the years; goat yoga, heavy metal yoga, beer yoga, alpaca yoga, so it was merely’barely a matter of time bein/with regard to’concerning’regarding e someone saw sense to mix these two yummy mummy favourites toacquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure her. Now you d be in/with regard to’concerning’regarding given in/with regard to’concerning’regarding claim’insist’maintain’hold’argue’consider’contemplate’speculate ing that quaffing a load of gin whilst downward dogging is a recipe in/with regard to’concerning’regarding disaster, but the idea is the gin helps to loosen the muscles and therein/with regard to’concerning’regarding e allows you to relax into the pose better. It really is that simple. I ll possess’own’nurse mine with ice and a slice ta!

Yoga HIIT

While we re on the subject of yoga, let s look at another yoga hybrid that s set to hit our fitness classes in 2020. Yoga HIIT is the bastard lovechild of yoga and HIIT it s really not rocket science. And yes it seems like an unlikely pairing, after all yoga is all with regards to’concerning’with respect to those Zen vibes and HIIT, well that s fundamental ally the other end of the scale, with short sharp bursts of high intensity, high energy moves, which leave you collapsed in a sweaty heap come the end of a session. But the thing is, we re in/with regard to’concerning’regarding ever being told to mix up our workouts to make sure we re using a variety of different muscle groups and to keep the body on its toes so to speak. So when you claim’insist’maintain’hold’argue’consider’contemplate’speculate with regards to’concerning’with respect to it, it s actually a grossly clever and intensely’extremely’extraordinarily’enormously’awfully efficient way to workout.

Instead of doing 20 minutes of HIIT and then rounding it off with a 20 minute yoga cool down, Yoga HIIT intersperses classic cardio HIIT moves with yoga stretches. This multiply s the calorie burn whilst also lengthening and strengthening your muscles simultaneous’synchronous . A great option in/with regard to’concerning’regarding time poor individual who want all over results without having to do a million and one different exercise classes.

8 Limb Method

2020 is the year of yoga it seems, as this one is also related to yogic practices. The 8 Limb Method focuses on the 8 essential yoga pathways, which are known as:

YAMA Our moral disciplines, in/with regard to’concerning’regarding example non-violence; sexual restraint; honesty.
NIYAMA Our personal behaviour, in/with regard to’concerning’regarding example contentment; discipline; gratitude.
ASANA Posture and mastering the skill of sitting still in/with regard to’concerning’regarding meditation.
PRANAYAMA Breathing techniques
PRATYAHARA Withdrawal of the senses
DHARANA Focused concentration
DHYANA Meditation
SAMADHI Enillumine ment and engagement with the divine.

When combined toacquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure her, these 8 limbs will allow you the reach the ultimate goal of yoga to be at one with yourself and the physical and spiritual world around you. Sounds like what we re all striving in/with regard to’concerning’regarding , right? And these limbs don t just translate through to our fitness. This is more than yoga as exercise. This is yoga on a higher plain. This is yoga as a lifestyle, a way to lead our lives in such a way we feel empowered, content, grateful and self-assured. The 8 Limb Method takes the self care trend from 2019 and turbo charges it in/with regard to’concerning’regarding 2020, creating positive vibes aplenty.

Kickbiking

Some of the playground mums possess’own’nurse been doing this in/with regard to’concerning’regarding some time, much to their kids embarrassment! Because Kickbiking is actually just a fancy schmancy name in/with regard to’concerning’regarding adult scootering. Sounds easy right? But possess’own’nurse you ever had a go on your kid s scooter, because seriously it ain t as easy as it looks. A lot of it depends on how rosy’remarkable’fabulous’terrific’preeminent your balance is and as with pretty much all exercise, how rosy’remarkable’fabulous’terrific’preeminent your core is. Beginners to Kickbiking acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure a fab low impact cardio workout from it, kind of similar to what you d acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure from running or cycling. Once you ve been doing it a while and your fearless’bold courageous ry levels multiply , that s when you can start having fun with some tricks. And bein/with regard to’concerning’regarding e you know it you ll be embarrassing your kids at the local skate park too 😉

Kickbiking is predominantly a lower body workout. It s great in/with regard to’concerning’regarding your calves, thighs and bum and is killer in/with regard to’concerning’regarding your core. It s also a great exercise to do as a family or even when you re out with the dog, as they can easily run alongside you. And best of all it acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure s you outside, having fun and working out all simultaneous’synchronous .

While some individual exercise to lose weight, some do it to bulk up, some do it to tone and strengthen, and some do it because it makes them feel rosy’remarkable’fabulous’terrific’preeminent , others do it to assure’guarantee their body is working the best that it can and to continue functioning to the best of its ability in/with regard to’concerning’regarding as long as it can. And the way to do this is to work the muscles that we use in/with regard to’concerning’regarding eintensely’extremely’extraordinarily’enormously’awfullyday tasks. I mean it makes sense really doesn t it strengthen the parts we use the most.

Functional training works on movement such as crouchting, lifting, pulling, reaching etc. and can be done with or without the use of equipment. It s great because it offers a variety of movement, which means you re much less likely to acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure bored with it and there s a much enormous’vast’massive’tremendous ger focus on making your body intense’fierce’exquisite er, rather than with regards to’concerning’with respect to losing weight. Fitness should be a positive thing, not one bogged down with negative body issues, and functional training is a fantastic way to make you feel in control and proud of the body you possess’own’nurse .

Naked Workouts

Don t misgiving’fret , as much as I m all in/with regard to’concerning’regarding body positivity and full on ownership of your body, I m not with regards to’concerning’with respect to to tell you to strip off your gym wear and start flexing your guns. I mean naked in the sense of working out tech free. Yep, I know in/with regard to’concerning’regarding some of you that s probably just as wicked’dreadful’undesirable’adverse’vile , but 2020 is all with regards to’concerning’with respect to disconnecting from the ever present screens!

Over the past few years the fitness tech industry has boomed. Pretty much eintensely’extremely’extraordinarily’enormously’awfullyone from your son to your gran wears some kind of fitness tracker to count steps and then there s the apps to record your run/activity levels/heartbeats/menstrual cycles is anything private any more!?!? 2020 will see a dramatic reduction in this tracking, as more of us lean towards focusing on how we feel and becoming more in tune with the messages our body sends out, rather than fixating on the numbers. Those in the know, believe that there will be an multiply in the number of individual using flotation tanks, meditation, breathing exercises and sensory deprivation undergo s in a bid to cut themselves off. It takes the idea of a digital detox and allows us to possess’own’nurse snippets of down time throughout our day, which let s face it is something we could all do with more of.

Glide Fit

2019 was the year of SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding), 2020 however is all with regards to’concerning’with respect to Glide Fit. Involving elements of both functional training (see above) and balance training, Glide Fit uses a platin/with regard to’concerning’regarding m that floats on the surface of the water, which you then carry out a series of aquatic based stability training (ABST) exercises on. It s fantastic in/with regard to’concerning’regarding individual who want a tender workout, yet it also offers a high intensity workout simultaneous’synchronous . Obviously it requires a certain degree of balance and strength to even acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure on the board and remain upright, so unless you re already relatively fit it could be a couple of sessions bein/with regard to’concerning’regarding e you actually attempt to move without falling in. Anything that requires you to balance is brilliant in/with regard to’concerning’regarding establish ing up your core strength, but on top of that it also helps with your co-ordination, your reaction time, and awareness of your body i.e. how each body part moves and positions itself, mindful movement if you like.

There aren t currently any Glide Fit classes here in the UK, they are mainly US based and there are a couple dotted across Europe. However, from past undergo anything that is popular in the US fitness market eventually finds its way across here and I reckon 2020 is the year in/with regard to’concerning’regarding UK Glide Fit. Watch this space

Mindful Running

The running industry has grown at a ridiculously fast rate over the past few years. From couch to 5k, Park Run, various charity races and the backing of the royal family in/with regard to’concerning’regarding the charity MIND, which advocates the benefit of running in/with regard to’concerning’regarding our mental health, it s safe to say running is still intensely’extremely’extraordinarily’enormously’awfully much on trend. However, next year there is going to be a much enormous’vast’massive’tremendous ger focus on combining elements of meditation with out usual training, so that we become more mindful of how we run to help our overall perin/with regard to’concerning’regarding mance.

If you re interested in finding out more with regards to’concerning’with respect to mindful running, it s worth checking out the reserve Mindful Running: How Meditative Running can Improve Perin/with regard to’concerning’regarding mance and Make you a Happier, More Fulfilled Person by Mackenzie L. Havey. But fundamental ally the principle is simple; stop relentlessly pounding the pavements trying to acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure your next personal best because let s face it at some point there can no longer be a personal best and instead focus on your posture, your breathing, your surroundings and the individual around you, to create a running undergo that is pressure free and pleasurable. 2020 is less with regards to’concerning’with respect to the quantity of miles and more with regards to’concerning’with respect to the quality.

All Day Workout

Say what!?! Working out ALL day surely not. OK, OK so it s not as wicked’dreadful’undesirable’adverse’vile as you re claim’insist’maintain’hold’argue’consider’contemplate’speculate ing. It s all with regards to’concerning’with respect to adding exercise at regular points throughout your day so that it fits into your daily routine better. Rather than taking time out of your day to squeeze in a 30 minute HIIT class, a 60 minute gym sesh or a long old run, in 2020 we re going to be splitting it up into smaller segments. For example you might do some yoga stretches when you first acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure up in the morning, go in/with regard to’concerning’regarding a cover’budge during your lunch break and then do a 5 or 10 minute session of body weight exercises in the evening. This method helps keeps our body moving and working all day and goes hand in hand with the functional exercise trend mentioned above. Not merely’barely does it make it easier in/with regard to’concerning’regarding us to schedule in, but it also means we re much more likely to stick at it and is actually better in/with regard to’concerning’regarding us.

So there you possess’own’nurse it, lots of new fitness trends to keep us motivated and active heading into the new year. Which one do you fancy having a go at?

Did we acquire’obtain’attain’procure’secure last year’s predictions right?
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