Just like fashion, the fitness world is always buzzing with new workout and diet trends each year. Here’s a look at what’s set to be popular in 2013.
**Top Workouts for 2013**
Thinking about joining a new fitness class? Check out these workout trends that are expected to be hot throughout the year.
1. **Cardio and Kickboxing Hybrid Workouts**
Cardio kickboxing blends intense kickboxing moves with heart-pumping cardio exercises. It’s tailored for those who might not handle a full kickboxing session, breaking down the workout into manageable chunks with aerobic exercises in between to keep you energized and prevent fatigue.
2. **Yoga and Dance Hybrid Workouts**
If traditional yoga feels too static or challenging, this hybrid is perfect. It combines key yoga poses with dance choreography, adding fluidity and making the workout more dynamic and enjoyable while boosting the dance routine’s effectiveness.
3. **Dance and Aerobic Hybrid Workouts**
These classes mix aerobic exercises with vibrant dance forms like salsa, rumba, and belly dance. The high-energy music makes the workout feel more like a fun dance party than a traditional exercise session, which keeps things interesting and social.
4. **Fitness Boot Camps**
Fitness boot camps are intense sessions that mimic military-style training. These workouts are rigorous and don’t allow for breaks, ensuring participants push through the entire session. Held indoors or outdoors, boot camps penalize those who stop or don’t follow the trainer’s instructions, making them a serious commitment but very effective.
**Top Diet Trends for 2013**
Forget the starvation diets of the 80s and 90s. In 2013, the focus is on overall wellness and smarter eating habits.
1. **High Protein Diets**
High protein diets remain a favorite, especially among fitness enthusiasts. Rather than just cutting carbs, these diets emphasize protein intake to build a lean, muscular body.
2. **Morning Banana Diet**
Straight from Japan, this diet is simple and flexible. You start your day with bananas, hoping to promote weight loss. Various fruit-based diets inspired by this one are also worth considering to find what suits you best.
3. **Mediterranean Diets**
This diet involves eating small portions of Mediterranean dishes throughout the day. It’s satisfying and sustainable but requires maintaining a high activity level and sticking to portion control.
4. **Smoothie-Based Diets**
Smoothies as meal replacements will be a significant trend. These diets focus on raw foods and promise to be delicious, filling, and easy to prepare, steering clear of previous starvation trends.
So, whether you’re looking to revamp your workout routine or dietary habits this year, these trends offer something exciting to try. Stay healthy and have fun!