![]() ![]() Adding in a moment of mindfulness The mindfulness movement continued to grow in 2017, with celebrity fitness trainer Taryn Toomey revealing a new programme to her hugely popular The Class, designed to shake off stress in just 20 minutes. ![]() Even hotels followed the trend, with The Hilton chain unveiling its new in-room fitness concept Five Feet to Fitness to provide guests with a variety of workout equipment and accessories in the comfort of their room. Nike also offered another way to work out at home using its Nike Training Club app, by adding new and free ‘do-anywhere’ yoga videos. Adidas released its ALL DAY app, which included a program of daily ideas, practices, and routines to do at home from industry experts, including Mishler herself. After the popularity of home workout videos from the likes of Adriene Mishler’s Yoga with Adriene, Ballet Beautiful, and FitnessBlender, big-name brands started to take notice. Working out at home 2017 was the year when exercising at home became a serious workout, and not just for the time-poor or cash-strapped. Here we round up some of the key trends that emerged in 2017 which helped more of us take a holistic approach to working out, and helped us make exercise and well-being a daily part of our lives. This article was originally published on health.Weekend Plus Desk : Although 2017 still saw us hitting the gym and attending intense workout classes such as CrossFit and HIIT, this year also saw a slower and more achievable approach to fitness gain ground. To make the most of your siesta, check out our five tips for the best nap ever. All you need is a quiet place and a comfy couch. But you can enjoy the perks of a mid-day snooze almost anywhere. Here's hoping they catch on, and spread to studios across the pond. The fitness chain is offering napercise classes on a trial basis for the time being. RELATED: 11 Surprising Health Benefits of Sleep ![]() (That said, if you suffer from insomnia, a siesta may make it even harder to fall asleep at night.) Indeed, research suggests naps may offer a slew of health benefits, from improved memory and lower blood pressure to better focus throughout the rest of the day. Napercise was born to help “exhausted mums and dads boost their mental and physical wellbeing," the company said in a press release. The idea came about after a David Lloyds Clubs survey found that 86% of parents struggle with fatigue, and 26% generally get less than five hours of sleep a night. While the concept may seem silly, the motivation for the class is no joke. The first napercise sessions are scheduled for this weekend. The thermostat will be turned down, and relaxing music will play over the sound system to create the perfect environment for catching Zs. How many times have you found yourself wishing you could rewind to Preschool, when afternoon naps were mandatory? Well, a U.K.-based fitness chain is about to make that daydream a reality with " napercise," a group class in which participants quite literally nap for 45 minutes.Īccording to David Lloyd Clubs, for their "40 winks workout," single beds will replace spin bikes in the studio.
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