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Bored with the Same Old Exercise?
Courtesy of www.healthwell.comIf you're stuck in the exercise doldrums, perk up your routine with some new forms of fitness.
Cardio-boxing
Inspired by martial arts and boxing, this exercise combines self-defense with aerobic conditioning, strength and muscular endurance.
Gymnastic Balls
These vinyl, air-filled balls are used for strength, flexibility and balance exercises. Many gymnastic ball workouts incorporate non-impact aerobic movement using the balls.
NIA (Neuromuscular Integrative Action)
This exercise blends techniques of jazz dance, martial arts, yoga and African dance. Chakra and qi -- Eastern energetic concepts -- are usually employed. This is a non-impact aerobic workout.
Pilates
Pilates involves a series of controlled movements focusing on improving flexibility and abdominal strength without building bulk.
Qi Gong
Literally, qi gong means "energy cultivation," referring to exercises that improve health and longevity while increasing the sense of harmony within oneself and within the world.
Step Aerobics
A form of aerobics that utilizes variable-level boxes or steps. You step on and off the boxes repeatedly, building lower body strength as well as cardiovascular endurance.
Spinning
Indoor stationary cycling that incorporates imagery into an intense aerobic workout. Spinning also demands interval bursts of anaerobic power.
Tai Chi
This is a Chinese system of physical exercise designed especially for self-defense and meditation, while increasing strength, flexibility and balance.