Is it possible to take the most popular home gym classes?

Most gyms today are not restricted to bodybuilding but also offer a wide range of classes? which aim to burn calories, work different parts of the body and of course relax the students!

Zumba, Spinning, Crossfit, are some of the options that are successful in gyms and attract more and more fans, precisely because they are different and dynamic. But in addition to these, there are many other classes that stand out more and more because they offer many benefits to practitioners without dropping them into routine.

Although gyms provide students with different types of activities, some people, for lack of time or simply because they prefer to stay in the comfort of their home, end up doing some exercises at home.

Nowadays you can find everything from abdominal mattresses to dumbbells and shin pads to walking mats and spinning bikes. In addition, you can find on specific websites, or even on YouTube videos, guidelines on how to practice certain exercises at home.

But is practicing these classes at home really safe? The subject is controversial and it is therefore essential that the person always talk to a trusted professional before practicing any exercise outside the gym.

But below you will find information on some activities that offer the possibility to be done at home, provided that, with care and some guidance:

Zumba

One of the biggest hits in the gyms, the Zumba class is very dynamic because it mixes various Latin rhythms. According to Contours Pilates teacher Karina Ibanhez, she works a lot on her lower limbs, and her whole body in general. • Burn about 500 to 1000 calories in one hour of class. It is an activity that works in a playful way, improves self-esteem, motor coordination and also contributes to memory, by repeating the steps that should be remembered ?, he explains.

It is worth mentioning that the choreography is easy and fun, not to forget those who do not know how to dance. The important thing is to participate and try to keep up!

On the Zumba Fitness website, you can buy DVDs, clothes, accessories, etc., for those who want to practice the activity at home. Also, on your Youtube channel are videos that can be followed.

However, in the opinion of Karina Ibanhez, a Contours Academy professional, even though it is a fun class, the presence of a teacher for a Zumba class is essential. "The professional will guide in the steps, turns and possible restrictions of each student," he says.

Crossfit

Crossfit is a sport that has been very successful, both inside and outside Brazil. It can be classified as a training program that seeks broad physiological adaptation for any type of person.

The training aims to improve all the physical abilities of the practitioner in a short period, but high intensity of effort. For this, functional exercises are used and the student is encouraged to be the best within the challenge imposed by the Work of the Day (WOD), which is the training session.

The Crossfit website publishes, daily, a training schedule, where the person can follow and practice the exercises, as besides the WOD description, there are explanatory videos.

However, the ideal is to look for a professional able to guide the exercise techniques, minimizing the risk of injury during the activity, since many exercises involve the use of overloads or more complex movements.

Abdominal class

Abdominal classes are offered today by many gyms; They usually last from 15 to 30 minutes and aim to strengthen the abdominal region by working all the muscles in the region intensely.

Many people ? Who declare not having time and / or willingness to go to the gym? prefer to do this kind of activity at home. They use YouTube videos or step-by-step guidance on how to do sit-ups on websites and blogs on the Internet.

In Professor Karina's opinion, the abdominals, while seeming to have no secrets, require special care. • They need guidance to be done correctly. Many people who do at home, without any guidance, end up with pain in the lower back and neck, forcing these regions instead of focusing on the strength in the abdominal region ?, explains.

Why not do it at home?

Spinning

Professional Karina Ibanhez points out that Spinning classes have a high calorie expenditure, contributing to weight loss and toning the legs, buttocks and also the abdominal region. It is no coincidence that they are so successful in the gyms! "Regular practice also helps the cardiorespiratory system, reducing the risk of coronary heart disease," he adds.

Karina points out that the intensity of the exercises is defined by the professional, according to the conditioning of each student.

As it is an activity that offers great benefits, once again the question arises: can I do it at home if I buy the necessary equipment? On the Maddogg website, for example, you can find the right Spinning bike for sale, downloadable music packages, explanatory DVDs, and more.

However, according to Karina Ibanhez, it is not recommended that the person take Spinning classes at home without the instruction of a qualified professional. ? The class is intense, and even being adept at the sport, there are precautions that must be taken. Can a misguided Spinning class cause back and joint injuries?

Pilates

Another very successful class is Pilates, offered at several gyms. Many people believe, however, that by having an exercise mat and following exercises through DVDs and / or Youtube videos, it is possible to do the activity at home.

Pilates teacher Karina explains that the classes work the deepest muscle fiber, working from the inside out. There is a whole concentration, a posture and a fluidity of movements to perform the exercises. Therefore, Pilates classes should only be done with the supervision of a professional, so that he can properly guide the exercise ?, says.

Apparently some Pilates exercises are easy to perform, the teacher points out, but the method needs to activate the power house, strength, balance in performing the exercises. Any incorrect movement could compromise the spine?

Now you know that, although the internet offers many possibilities for those who want to exercise at home today, a lot of care must be taken to avoid injuries and other problems, and the best way is still to seek professional guidance to perform any type of activity. physics.

? All physical activity should be guided by a physical education professional. Each individual is different from the other, so for certain people there are restrictions on some exercises ?, highlights Karina Ibanhez.

Thus, the ideal is always to seek the guidance of a professional in the area, so that you can safely perform the different types of exercise. ? But if you want to move without professional support, prefer the walk in parks or squares ?, concludes Professor Karina.

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