01/6The trendiest workout of 2020
The year 2020 has been difficult for all of us. Due to the lockdown imposed in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, we have spent almost the entire year indoors. With offices and gyms shutting down, our levels of physical activity also decreased drastically. But one of the greatest lessons that we learned during this testing time was that to stay fit we do not need to go to the gym or step outdoors. The lockdown changed the face of the fitness industry, with more people opting for home workouts to stay fit and active. It made people realise that home workouts can help achieve a serious fitness goal by staying consistent. Here are the top home workouts that attracted people's attention this year.
02/6​Yoga
The pandemic took a major toll on our physical as well as mental well-being. Staying indoors, limiting contact from the outer world and constant fear of contagion caused stress and anxiety. This forced most of the people to add yoga in their daily routine. The ancient Indian form of physical activity helped to calm the mind and flex the muscles. A lot of people opted for yoga during the pandemic to sail through a hard time.
03/6​Bodyweight workout
Bodyweight workout has always been famous among people. It can be anywhere and one does not need any kind of equipment for it. Besides, it is effective and the results are visible if you are consistent. This is what made this workout routine more popular during the pandemic.
04/6​Zumba
Zumba is another form of cardio exercises that people followed in 2020. This workout routine does not have any set rules. It is more of a fun activity that helped people a lot to get relief from stress and stay fit during the lockdown. There has been a surge in the online Zumba classes during the pandemic.
05/6HIIT
For a good cardio session, most people opted for High-intensity interval training (HIIT). This workout routine has been around for quite some time, but during the lockdown, its popularity touched a new height. The primary reason being it gives the maximum result in minimum time. In just 10 minutes of workout, one can burn a considerable amount of calories by performing HIIT.
06/6​Stationary bike
Cycling both indoor and outdoor was a top pick of this year. This is the reason why the price of outdoor and stationary bikes skyrocketed in the mid of the year. Biking helped people get a good cardio session and burn some serious calories. Besides, it also helps to lift the mood and reduce stress.
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