Best alternative fitness classes: 6 that don't feel like exercise

Get fit without the gym dread, with these best alternative fitness classes.

Best alternative fitness classes: 6 that don't feel like exercise

It’s a new year, a new decade in fact. There’s really no better time to dust off your trainers and get your health and fitness back on track. But it’s not always that easy, is it?

The problem gets worse if you're disillusioned with the gym and barely manage to knock out 20 minutes of hard work without taking a break to scroll throughout Instagram.

We've spent the last few months doing exercise classes instead. And it's the most fun we've had exercising since playing basketball at university.

UPDATE: We've added Pets Yoga to the list - because no relaxing workout would be complete without a few fluffy kittens and playful puppies for good measure. It's a truly relaxing experience, available from a number of companies across the country - we tried out Wheyhey's yoga collaboration with Pets Yoga which we'd definitely rate.

When you play sport, you’re so focused on the moves and the plays, exercise becomes a byproduct of your enjoyment of the actual game. And when you have a coach or instructor telling you what to do you’ll more likely work harder for them than the voice in your head saying "do another ten burpees".

Fancy shaking up your fitness routine for January? Here are a few classes you may want to try to get you back in the healthy habit.

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Best alternative fitness classes

Pets Yoga
at petsyoga.comWheyhey x Pets Yoga collab class and can ate it is well worth your time!
Trampolining
at rushuk.comJournal of Applied Physiology, is 68% more effective than running.We tried a class at Body by Simone’s studio in Camden where instructor Emily led an exhilarating and fun class (£22 a pop) that mixed bouncing and floor work, all choreographed to a banging soundtrack. Yes, you look a bit of a dick at first doing some of the footwork but once you get the hang of it you’ll be jumpin’ jumpin’ like a… well not a pro… but give it time.Outside London, you could try out RUSH, trampoline parks located in High Wycombe and Birmingham that are just launching their 2020 fitness campaign #JUMP2020
TRX Suspension Training
at bodymachineps.comIntro offer: a single class for £18 or 2 classes for £30, otherwise it’s £24 per class but bundle offers are available
Versaclimber
at bodysociety.co.ukBody Society classes: 1 for £23, 5 for £105, 10 for £195
Dance Cardio
at bodybysimone.comBody by Simone classes are £22 each or 5 Classes for £100, 10 Classes for £180 or Monthly Unlimited for £220
Body Combat
at joinonline.everyoneactive.comJoin Everyone Active or check out its Pay As You Go membership options

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