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Rowing, rebounders, boxing among 2018's top fitness trends

Wednesday Jan 10, 2018

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - If you skipped most of your workouts to be more "present" during the holiday festivities and aren't looking forward to getting back on the treadmill, we feel you. We rounded some of the workouts that have fitness fans talking to keep you motivated. Do them at home, in the studio, on a trampoline or a lake (gasp) - whatever it takes to get moving.

IF YOU LOVE WORKING OUT AT HOME

There are tons of amazing streaming options out there and the new offering from former SLT star Bethany C. Meyers is worth checking out. be.come is a music driven mash-up of low-impact yoga, Pilates and strength training. Best of all, it doesn't require any equipment and the body positive message and focus on becoming the best, strongest you is super motivating. Also worth a look: Anna Kaiser's streaming service AKT On Demand which offers 55 videos ranging from 10 to 90 minutes and includes everything from her popular dance cardio to signature strength-training moves that have made her popular among celeb clients Kelly Ripa and Shakira.

IF YOU HATE THE TREADMILL AND ELLIPTICAL

Stop overlooking one of the most forgotten pieces of gym equipment. 2018 is all about rowing workouts and boutique studios are popping up everywhere. Don't worry, it's not like spinning where you're on the rower for a boring 45 minutes. Many of the classes mix up rowing intervals with strength and ab conditioning for a high-intensity, low-interval punch like cardio and core class.

IF YOU LIKE BOXING

Supermodel Gigi Hadid is always gushing about her boxing workouts at Gotham Gym in New York. Enough said. Boxing workouts have followed the ebb and flow of most fitness fads and are having a big moment now with studios for everyone. Your local YMCA or fitness club is offering a few sparring classes too.

IF YOU DREAD CARDIO

It's easy to see why trampoline or rebounder workouts are all the rage. It's low impact and gentle on your joints but offers the heart pumping cardio benefits of a hard run. It's great for improving balance and most importantly, it's fun! Mini trampolines are relatively inexpensive (you can buy one from celeb trainer Tracy Anderson for $70) and there are tons of online workouts to get you started. Anderson's 50 minute workout (available online or on DVD) is half muscular structure followed by 25 minutes of dance cardio performed on the rebounder.

IF YOU LIKE YOGA

As the fitness scene has focused more on upping the intensity ante, there's been a counter movement that's all about active rest and recovery. Beyond just sitting on the couch watching Netflix, these classes are focused on yin yoga, gentle stretching, dim lights, self-massage, foam rolling and aromatherapy. Namaste.