Soft workouts are low-impact workouts, like Pilates or walking.

Learn the benefits of doing them, and then try a sample workout.

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Workouts dont have to be push-you-to-the-brink intense so that be effective.

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What are soft workouts?

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According to the2023 MindBody Wellness Index Report, the top workout motivator was to live a long healthy life.

Woman walking on a treadmill at the gym.

The change is oneMegan Roup, celebrity trainer and founder ofThe Sculpt Society, has noticed within her followers.

We have definitely experienced a shift in what our community wants, she says.

Theres a power in consistent, short workouts, and a lot of our members experience a mindset shift.

Full body female athlete in sportswear using rowing machine during fitness workout in gym.

We find people come for the results and stay for the feeling.

Megan Roup, founder of The Sculpt Society

The benefits of soft workouts

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Low-impact workoutsare a gentle way for those looking to incorporate a regular movement practice sustainably.

Happy woman dancing and listening to music near a green empty wall outdoor in the city.

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Not to mention, theyre easier to start for beginners.

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The dynamic movements target specific muscle groups to promote mobility and flexibility, Bogenschuetz says.

The more supple your joints and tendons, the less likely they are to become injured.

A young black woman doing post-run stretches in the park on the road amidst green grass and trees.

Tight and stiff joints, however, are more prone to injury, perStanford Medicine.

They improve balance and mobility

Your balance and mobility also benefits from soft workouts.

I thought that doing HIIT [high-intensity interval training] five times a week was good for my body.

Bogenschuetz has witnessed this with her clients, too.

Stahlke stopped doing HIIT and turned to Pilates.

I am always adjusting my workouts depending on how I am feeling.

A sample soft workout to try

Check out Bogenschuetzs 15-minute core workout below.

Take your time, as going slow is key to reaping the physical and mental benefits.

Repeat this sequence three to four times through.

Bottom line

Soft workouts may be a rising trend, but theyre here to stay.

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