What’s popular in the fitness world changes a lot every year and it can be tough to keep up. While fads come and go, we definitely want what’s best for our bodies and goals, and often times what’s popular is the most recently researched as being the most effective workout or foods that have the greatest health benefits. Step into 2017 with a good foot with these up and coming fitness and wellness trends, that hopefully will start your year on a high note.
1. Boxing/Kickboxing
Many might be turned off by boxing, finding it too violent or intimidating to be a workout, leaving it to competitive boxers to take on in the ring. However, boxing is in fact a workout that offers strength, cardio and agility training. Some would even say that it can help blow off steam and improve mental health as punching a big, heavy bag can release some tension. Ever since Gigi Hadid declared kickboxing her go to full body workout, it has been gaining traction around the world with many aspiring to achieve her toned body by taking on the programme.
Evolve MMA
Classes: Kickboxing, Boxing, MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Self-defence, etc
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Jaggernaut Fight Club
Classes: Boxing, Muay Thai/Dutch Kickboxing, MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling
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Ares Fight Club
Classes: Competitive Boxing/Boxing Fitness, Personal Training
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2. Spinning/Underwater Spinning
The idea of cycling on a stationary bike indoors seemed incredulous but spinning took off in 2016, and everyone fell in love with the rigorous cardiovascular exercise that strengthens the lungs, heart and vascular system. It is also a great way to burn fats, with a one-hour spinning burning between 800 to 1200 calories. In fact, spinning is so well received that now underwater spinning has hit our shores, first popularized in Europe.
Anthem
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Crucycle
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7cycle
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Aquaspin
Classes: Endurance, tough, prenatal
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3. HIIT: Zuu workout
Let your inner animal out with this workout – ZUU is a high intensity interval training using primal moves of animals, blending it with strength and endurance. This unique 20 minute workout works out your whole body, and has an evolving range of more than 100 moves. Usually taken on by competitive athletes to build up their endurance and speed, these kinds of high intensity interval trainings are also becoming popular with fitness buffs.
Virgin Active Singapore
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4. Wearable Technology
Let’s face it – technology is taking over almost every aspect of our lives, helping to make it easier and more efficient. With the introduction of wearable technology into the fitness industry, it has helped to keep track of our fitness journey effortlessly. Often just a small device or already fitted into clothes, these technologies allow us to exercise independently and worry-free, keeping us accountable to ourselves with the smart data it collects on the spot, and real-time insights synced seamlessly into a complementary app.
Athos
What is it: Wearable biometric, smart performance apparel that monitors your bio-signals and distills them into meaningful insights.
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Tomtom Fitness Tracker
What is it: Bracelet that measures your body fat and muscle mass percentage, captures steps, active time, calories burned, distance walked and sleep time, and logs your sports and workouts and track your stats.
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Moov Now
What is it: Chip that logs advanced sports training plans, with actionable running, swimming and cycling data aimed at making you better at the sports you love.
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5. Jackfruit
Many know it as a regular fruit much loved in Singapore, but recently this humble fruit has been making waves overseas as a superfood. Besides being a tasty fruit, it has taken on the role of being a meat substitute in many vegetarian/vegan recipes. Jackfruit delivers protein, iron, potassium, and calcium, and it tastes like chicken when the prickly skin is still firm, or banana and pineapple when softer.
6. Moringa
Moringa oleifera, also known as horseradish tree, has been used for centuries in Eastern countries to treat and prevent diseases like diabetes, heart disease, anemia, arthritis, liver disease, and respiratory, skin, and digestive disorders. Moringa has become popular as a leaf powder supplement, although most parts of the tree are also edible. It is known as a superfood due to its highly nutritious profile and powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and tissue-protective properties.
7. Maca Root
Maca provides support to the adrenal glands which release hormones depending on our stress levels; put simply, helping you deal with stress better. It is often used to enhance energy, stamina, performance and memory, bring about an improvement in mood, due to its ability to balance hormones and release endorphins. It is also a good source of essential amino acids, vitamins B1, B2, C and E and iron and calcium.
8. Sensory Deprivation Tank
Float effortlessly on Epsom salt water and free your mind from distraction. Sensory depravation therapy is believed to bring about relaxation in the individual, heighten senses, aid with pain management by relaxing muscles and increasing bodily awareness. Some scientists also think it can treat mental health disorders like anxiety, depression and PTSD.
Palm Ave Float Club
66 Kampong Bugis, #05-01
Singapore 338987
20 Waringin Park
Singapore 416333
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