FAQs About Fitness Classes

Attaining and maintaining good physical shape is a challenge to accomplish on your own. A good fitness class offers both the motivation to keep up with your exercise plan and the training to succeed. Here is a description of a few of the more popular kinds of fitness classes. Choose one that helps you meet your goals while having fun improving your health.

Q: What are the most popular kinds of fitness classes?

A: Yoga, spinning, kickboxing and dance classes are among the most popular types of fitness classes available. Strength and endurance classes like BodyPump are also popular.

Q: What is yoga?

A: Yoga is an ancient physical and spiritual discipline that has its origin in India. A yoga fitness class focuses on breathing, flexibility and relaxation while building strength by maintaining the various positions. Hatha yoga is a good choice for beginners.

Q: What is kickboxing?

A: Kickboxing is a sport that combines the kicking moves of karate with the punching moves of American boxing. A kickboxing fitness class is typically very energetic, and it emphasizes cardiovascular health and endurance.

Q: What is spinning?

A: A spin class involves sitting on a special exercise bike and cycling in a group setting. Intervals of intense effort alternate with slower cool-downs. Endurance and cardiovascular health are emphasized in a spin class.

Q: What are some types of fitness dance classes?

A: Dance is an extremely popular subset of fitness classes. Many types of dance fitness classes exist, such as jazzercise, Zumba (Latin-based moves and music), hip hop (hip hop music and moves), and bhangara (group Bollywood-style dance). In all of these classes, the emphasis is on moving to a beat, cardiovascular exercise and having fun.