Your post-Christmas exercise guide

CAIRO – 24 December 2017: You’ll probably spend the next week or so indulging yourself, and come the new year and you might start feeling the effects of those indulgences. Of course this is the time to let loose and relax before we gear up for the new year. But for the sake of a faster bounce back when the time comes, here are a few suggestions for workouts to burn those extra calories and refocus your energy for the coming year.

Pound

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Pound is one of the new trendy workouts that have recently surfaced. It’s a full-body cardio workout that uses lightly weighted “drumsticks” called Ripstix incorporated into the whole class. Classes combine multiple exercise techniques with constant drumming to sculpt muscle and burn calories. You can attend Pound classes at PowerHouse gym and The Mala, as well as other establishments.

Pole Workouts

Pole Workouts are extremely effective workouts that exercise muscles in the entire body, especially the core and the arms. It’s also a workout that increases body confidence, which is a great side effect. You can attend pole fitness classes at PoleFit, as well as other establishments.

Yoga

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You can’t really go wrong with the classic yoga class and there are so many types to choose from. Hatha, vinyasa, hot yoga, aerial yoga. Don’t expect it to be an easy workout though, yoga is tougher than it appears from the outside looking in. You’ll definitely break a sweat. You can attend yoga classes at Nun center, Bardo clubhouse, Osana center or On the Mat, as well as other establishments.

Zumba

Zumba is an excellent cardio workout. It’s fun and entertaining and you won’t get bored of repetition like typical gym workouts or circuit training. It’s going to make you sweat and burn calories just like any other workout, but you’ll feel like you’re at a dance party while doing it. You can attend Zumba classes at Gold’s gym, Bodyshapers, Hers gym, as well as other establishments.

Crossfit

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Crossfit is still popular after it went through a phase of being the new fitness craze. It’s an extremely effective workout, and quite intense. It’ll kick you into high gear for the coming year and if you can keep it up, it’ll get you very fit. You can attend Crossfit sessions at Fitbox, BeFit, Crossfit Egypt, as well as other establishments.