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Does your health dictionary defines fitness as running, jogging and walking? And perhaps a dash of power yoga and pilates? Forget fixed fitness… Get where the action is! Asks a 24 year old girl, who’s taking classes in krav maga, the official self-defence system of Israel’s army. Or a young boy, who’s found that he loves to jump off building. You saw it in the adrenaline-pumping opening scene of Casino Royale, starring the droolicious Daniel ‘Bond’ Craig! It’s time to pack a punch in your walk-and-swim! Run, but run harder, on rougher terrains. Cycle but let it not be a gentle pedal down a gentle slope—go spin! Pick any of these funky fitness activities that interest and challenge you—they are fun,
Fulfilling and result-oriented. Keep kicking, keep ticking!
• Soldiering On……Boot Camp Training:
The US Marines endorse it. Need we say more? And now, this very intensive training has made its way here too. Sign up for a gym routine or form a group in your neighbourhood to practice some rigorous workouts featuring push-ups, crunches and body weight exercises. It has so many exercises that you can’t get bored. Let these freestyle exercises test your strength and strengthen you.
• Free Wheeling……Spinning:
Cycling in one spot? Sounds funny but you aren’t exactly going to stay in one plane! Spinning targets specific body muscles such as hips, calves and abs. Excellent to lose weight and tone the body, this exercise is accompanied by peppy music. Spin on!
• Jump For It……Parkour
Parkour is all about getting from point A to B in precise movements, and as
swiftly as you can. Run, climb, jump on/off buildings, scamper, crawl, squeeze…
Whatever it takes. And you bet, it takes a heeluva lot stamina. Aerobics—what’s
that?!
• As You Bike It……Elliptical Trainer
A stationary exercise machine that enables you to opt for soft, gentle cardio exercises minus the strain on your joints. Elliptical cross trainer provides great lower body workouts and muscle toning.
• Kick Me Hard…..Kickboxing
Martial arts meet boxing! This total body workout busts stress, burns calories, boosts body balance and enhances coordination. It also helps you give vent to frustration!
