Spring Into Movement With These Popular Workout Styles

Heading into Spring, are you ready to up your movement game?! There is something about the warmer weather that makes us want to get up off the couch and moving our bodies more. There are some really great workout styles out there, with something for everybody! The best part is you can pick workouts based off your goals, mood, energy level and abilities, even how much time you have! You can find different types of workouts online to do from the comfort of home or on the road, or you can join a class, working within your budget. You really can curate your workout experience to suit your lifestyle!

In need of some inspiration? It is good to have a small ‘library of workout ideas’ for what types of workouts you like based off of what you are trying to achieve and any other motivation you may have for working out and moving your body. A variety is ideal so you can switch it up and work different muscles. 

Here is an overview of some of the popular workout styles: 

• HIIT - High-intensity interval training (HIIT), consists of short bursts of intense work that typically last between 15 seconds to 4 minutes. These are followed by a quick recovery period and then right back to the tough work.
• Yoga - Yoga is a mind and body practice that can build strength and flexibility. 
• Strength Training - Strength training is the use of resistance to muscular contraction to build strength, anaerobic endurance and size of skeletal muscles.
• Pilates - Pilates is a series of exercises inspired by calisthenics, yoga and ballet. It promotes mobility and strength of all the major muscle groups in the body in a balanced way, also while having a major focus on the deep core muscles.

A personal trainer is also a great option to consider, as they can curate a workout plan just for you based off of your goals. They are a good place to start if you don’t know how or where to begin, as you will learn a variety of exercises and how to do them properly to prevent injury. If you are looking for an in-person personal trainer in the Salmon Arm area, or a virtual coach anywhere in the world - do not hesitate to reach out!