fitbody
winter
workouts
Fun Options for Keeping Fit
by Barb Amrhein
Even sunny southern states face chillier days when the great
outdoors looks a little less inviting. DVD programs and free
weights are solid indoor choices to keep up our fitness routine,
but we also can look forward to moving beyond those basics to
more adventurous pursuits at local fitness clubs, health centers
and YMCAs. This winter, try some of these activities to stay in
shape while having fun.
Take a spin
ity, burning about 350 to 500 calories created by endurance athlete Jonathan
T
he latest version of stationary per 45-minute workout while ton- Goldberg in 1987, employs stationary
bike riding, called spinning, ing the lower body. The trademarked bikes modified to feel like mountain
continues to pick up in popular- indoor cycling equipment workout, bikes, allowing riders to change speed
and resistance levels. In a class setting,
instructors employ music and coaching
to lead riders through routines designed
to simulate outdoor terrain, with hill
climbs, sprints and interval training.
John McCutcheon, 51, an off-
road cyclist in Milwaukee, credits spin-
ning with keeping him in shape through
Wisconsin’s long winter months. “I can
mimic the climbs I encounter when
I race outdoors,” he comments. “Sit-
ting next to other people on bikes—
even though none of us is really going
anywhere—keeps my competitive edge
keen, psychologically.”
Get some kicks
Kickboxing adeptly fuses elements
of martial arts and boxing with aerobics
to burn calories, build stamina and
relieve stress. Set to beat-bound music,
kickboxing movements vary from non-
contact air kicks and punches or blows
to actual punching bags.
Kickboxing is strenuous, so start
slowly with a qualified instructor and work
up to more complicated contact moves.
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