Make Health And Fitness A Thing Of Fun

Posted by Wasim on Jan 9, 2012 in Health & Fitness | 2 comments

With the New Year still in its infancy, I still have that feeling of wanting to leave the old year behind me and looking ahead to 2012. As with all New Year’s resolutions, it gives us the chance start the year with a clean slate, and provides us with the inspiration to try and make lasting and positive changes in our lives; we do it with hope and enthusiasm.

One resolution I am sure many of you have tried more than once at New Years is trying to get fit and losing some weight. It’s a great resolution to make but the only problem with this is that if you’ve tried the same resolution on more than one occasion, it means that you never stuck to the task and ultimately gave up at some point.

Unless you’re a health and fitness freak it’s quite easy to lose interest within a few weeks of starting your new regime. Think back to when you last attempted to get fit or lose weight; why did you give up? Did you may try dieting and deprive yourself of the foods you love? Did you feel too tired at some point and your schedule became too hectic? Did you start to get confused about the right way to exercise? These are some of the possibilities but which ever reason you decided to quit last time it was probably more to do with the fact that you just stopped enjoying it and lost the motivation – am I right?

Today, more than ever, there are some really fun and interesting classes that will keep you challenged and motivated. One of them is sure to keep you interested, having fun and getting a good work out all at the same time. The classes don’t have to break the bank either; so here are some fun and cost effective classes Groupon are currently offering, which you may want to give a go.

Yoga

Yoga works out both your body and your mind. It takes willpower and perseverance to accomplish each Yoga Pose but the payoff in terms of health and fitness is really worth it. The great thing about yoga is that your practice is always evolving and changing so it never gets boring, and it’s great fun to do with your friends too.

• London – Ten Sessions (£32) or Three Months (£99) of Glow Yoga at Good Vibes (Up to 74% Off)
• Nottingham – Ten 60 Minute Yoga Sessions for £19 at Mind and Body Yoga (73% Off)
• Belfast – 12 (£15) or 24 (£25) Zen Yoga Classes at Fighting Fit NI (Up to 83% Off)

Dance

Dancing is a great way to have some fun and what better way improving your fitness and burn 300 – 500 calories than moving to the joy of music. Exercise dance classes like Salsa, Zumba and street dance are generally designed for all levels of ability and fitness, and once again you can lose a few calories laughing at you friends as well.

• Leicester – Twenty Dance and Fitness Classes Including Zumba for £10 at Dance Leicester (90% Off)
• Exeter – Introductory One Month Pole Fitness Course For One (£19) or Two (£30) to Spin City Exeter (Up to 70% Off)
• Swansea – Ten Fitness Classes With Choices Including Zumba and Boxercise for £12 at Burns Fitness (Up to 76% Off)
• Watford – Eight One Hour Salsa Lessons for £18 at Salsa Me Gusta (68% Off)

Boot Camp

Fitness boot camps are often based on the military style of training. This may sound a little daunting but they have changed dramatically over the past few years and are a lot more fun than you’d think. They provide a different environment for those of you who get bored in a gym the group dynamic will often help motivate the participants.

• Glasgow – 18 Sessions of Indoor Boot Camp for £24 at Krauseworld (81% Off)
• London – Five 60 Minute Boot Camp Sessions for £10 at NHC Studio (80% Off)
• Wolverhampton – Twelve Sessions of Bootcamp for £19 at The Fit Body Boot Camp (75% Off)

Deals You May Also Like…

These are only some of the fun fitness deals available at Groupon at the moment. If you are more of a traditionalist and like working out in the gym or if you want an easier opting then these deals are definitely worth looking at.

Vibration plates

Vibration plates have become increasingly popular over the past couple of years as an equipment used to get rid of belly fat. The vibration plate works and produces results by bringing out contraction in the muscles making you burn fat in the specific regions. It’s the faster less strenuous way to do it and it gets results.

• Manchester – Four Sessions of Vacuum Cavitation Body Contouring And Vibration Plate Sessions for £45 at The Laser Room (93% Off)
• Essex – Ten Vibro Plate Sessions (£15) Plus Ten Individual Gym Passes (£19) at Brentwood Leisure Trust (Up to 82% Off)

Hit The Gym

If you more of a traditionalist or are just looking to save some money before you renew your gym membership this year why not keep an eye out for deals in your local are. Here are two I found in a few minutes so check you city now and see what’s happening near you.

• Edinburgh – Ten Fitness Classes or Five Fitness Classes and a Personal Training Session for £19 at Elite Fitness Studios (Up to 75% Off)
• Falkirk – Four Week Membership or Ten Day Passes to the Leisure Club for £20 at The Barceló Stirling Highland Hotel (Up to 80% Off)

When it comes to fitness and exercise I always find that exercising in classes and group environments always produces the best results in terms of enjoyment and motivation. Essentially it produces the best results as if you enjoy the exercise you are doing; you’re more likely to stick to it – and for longer.