fitness trends
I TRIED IT!
! Jabs, hooks, upper cuts, you name it -1 learned them all. The three-minute rounds, punching pads and bell at the end of each round made it feel like I was really in the ring. I’m a runner, so I’m used to training my lower body, but this gave me a totally different workout, was a great stress-buster and helped push my body much harder than if I were using free weights.
STEPHANIE ROGERS PUNCH AT VIRGIN ACTIVE
THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL CLASS
Ultimate Chaos
The lowdown A playground-inspired workout consisting of leapfrog, relay races, skipping and playing tag with a balloon on a string. ‘This is a light-hearted, innovative class that’s set to revolutionise even the most class-shy of gym goers,’ says Ceri Hannan, creator and head of group exercise at JJB Fitness. ‘It’s designed to rediscover the big kid in you and take away the fear that some people have of group exercise classes.’ Body boosts ‘Ultimate Chaos classes are a great way to build speed, strength and agility while having fun,’ says Ceri. The aim is to move away from the often intimidating nature of classes that make you feel you have to be good at dance or synchronised movement. The emphasis here is firmly on fun with the fitness gains almost secondary.’
Calorie burn 100 to 250 calories in 30 minutes. 3 Where JJB Fitness Clubs (; 01942 210114)
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