Fitness lovers shift to calisthenics, animal workouts the new fad

Ajay Joshi

Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, July 17

The pandemic-induced lockdown has fitness freaks weighing other options for hitting a gym has become a thing of the past. But they have to continue doing what they are used to as many of them are apprehensive of threat the lockdown can inflict on the body. So, just like others, they have also carved out their way as they have switched to calisthenics and other body weight exercises, crossfit training, zumba and others which can easily be worked out at home.

While virtual training is helping a few to remain in the game, most are beginning to feel that it”s not necessary to lift weights for hours in the gym when one can keep the fitness level up at home. Hence, a relatively new fad has come to life – ‘animal workouts’. Fitness lovers these days are adhering to animal movements like that of bear claws, donkey kicks, crab walks and frog jumps to keep fit. A lot of people have been Instagramming their daily sessions using animal workouts and on other social sites such as WhatsApp and Facebook.

The exchange of their daily routine sessions is also helping gym rats keeping each other motivated. Moreover, from attending virtual sessions to opting for dance-based fitness programmes, sportpersons are leaving no stone unturned to follow their fitness regime actively. Youth are also visiting sports markets to supplement their home workouts with equipments that come in handy.