Fun new fitness trends to get you moving this spring

by | Mar 22, 2017 | Article, Covid Sanity Pack, Video, Workouts and Exercises.

I am really excited for Spring because I am training for the Banff 1/2 Marathon and I love running in the beautiful weather!!! I am excited for all of my upcoming training runs as well other fun spring fitness adventures!! Talk about Fitness Fun! Thanks Global News and Katie Scott for including me in this column! WATCH NOW!

Spring is in the air and many of us are headed outside to shed the pounds we gained over the winter.

With warmer temperatures on the rise, many people are ready to kick-start their spring fitness goals.

Every year the fitness industry seems to churn out new and exciting ways to keep people interested and invested while they’re working out.

So what will be hot for spring 2017 in terms of ways to workout? We checked in with two health professionals for their take.
What to expect for spring 2017

Outdoor boot camps and running groups always increase in popularity during the warmer weather, Kathleen Trotter, a Toronto-based fitness expert and author of Finding Your Fit, tells Global News.

“The newer trend of a combination of machine cardio and weight training classes — such as OrangeTheory and Barry’s Bootcamp — has been growing in popularity for years. This trend will only grow in popularity over the spring and summer,” Trotter explains.

The combination of cardio exercise and weight training in one class will be a hit among fitness enthusiasts who don’t have a lot time, Trotter added.

“We all have enough reasons to skip a workout and we don’t need boredom,” Trotter says. “I love trying new classes. One way I stay motivated is by going on what I call ‘fitventures’ with friends. Sampling different classes ensures that I see friends and allows me to do research without feeling like I am working.”

Trotter says everyone should get out and enjoy the weather this spring. “Cycle, play a sport, Rollerblade or just go for a walk. The added bonus is that both sunshine and exercise are mood boosters. So you will not only feel stronger, but also happier.”

Working out consistently helps to reach a health goal. “Going for one run on the first day of spring will not shed stubborn pounds,” Trotter warns.

Many people prefer to do HIIT cardio sessions in the spring. Marissa Liana Beaulne, a Courtice, Ont.-based certified nutritional practitioner and practicing holistic nutritionist, says that research has shown this is one of the best ways to torch fat while maintaining your hard-earned muscle.

Originally published at GLOBALNEWS