I get bored with daily gym and repeating same machines every day for cardio. Will 30 minute dance or kickboxing or Zumba/aerobic workouts work instead?

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Johnni O.

I Think it depends on how much physical activity you want/need. I mostly just take a walk to work. If dancing makes you feel good about yourself then go for it.

Melissa F.

Work for wait…? Loose weight? Be in shape? It depends of what is your propose/target. Normally I try to do some sport I like… like beach volleyball. I also use that 7’ program here in fabulous app. Morning time, I also try to do some stretching and strengthening in the gym. Some machines, core workout and some proprioception…

Josini N.

Absolutely! It’s important to switch it up to confuse your muscles so they can develop more. Plus you will utilize different complimentary muscle groups that you would not otherwise by just sticking to the same old same old.

Gottlieb I.

I’n not familiar with it, but I think Yes. To be honest, I get bored with gym too! Now I join hot yoga school and walk around. However it’s not effective for cardio, it matches me.

Kuno Z.

They will definitely work instead! Dancing gives you a much bigger workout than you think and is a fun way to switch up the routine.

Samuel X.

I had the same problem, what I did was join a CrossFit class! A varying class with an instructor always helps with motivation 🙂

Joshua Z.

As long as you are moving everyday, the type of exercise doesn’t really matter. I personally could use a routine, so don’t mind doing the same thing everyday. It’s more the anxiety that prevents me than the monotony.

Frederick U.

Yes that is perfect!!! I would totally do Zumba though. Zumba is a lot more fun because you do everything and it combines fitness and dance and I absolutely love Zumba. Another really great exercise program is Piyo. You get flexibility of yoga with the sculpting benefits of Pilates and it has a little bit of cardio and it is low impact. I also do Piyo and I absolutely love Piyo as well. You don’t need any exercise equipment with Zumba and Piyo. With Piyo it is all body weight and you only need a yoga mat. With Zumba it is all body weight as well. You don’t need anything else but yourself.

Albert P.

Yes! People tend to forget working out should be fun and get caught up in the progress and results. When in reality if you are having fun working up a sweat while also tracking, the results come without you even noticing!

Capucine E.

Certainly any activity is better than none. Of course it depends upon your goals. Cardio can benefit everyone; however, it may be counterproductive for weight gain for body builders. But I’d you are working out to tone up, maintain your shape or form heart and general health, shake it up with Zumba, dance, or kickboxing, absolutely!!!

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