In fact, you may even see some headlining sports influencefitness trendsas we head into Olympic season.
Newer Olympic sports provide unique coverage and bring new athletes and stories to the table.
Surfingisnt just about embracing the coastal life.
It provides acomplete-body workoutthat requires strong all-around body and cardiovascular fitness, Rodgers says.
when doing your own surfing workout.
Here is an easy at-home routine York recommends, no board or water required.
elite distance runner and level 1 certified assistant swimming teacher
Surfer pop-up
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(Read more about thebenefits of dancinghere!)
Dancing, especially break dancing, requires balance, timing, and explosive movement, Rodgers says.
It also incorporates both aerobic and strengthening benefits.
An urban dance style that originated in the 1970s, break dancing has its roots in hip-hop culture.
Try it out at home with this break dancing-inspired workout recommended by York.
Lateral lunge
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However, no handsprings are required to practice at home.
Bodyweight squat
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Josh York, CPT
Boxing
This Olympic sport is a great workout for upleveling your cardiovascular fitness.
Before you try a boxing workout at home, lets cover punching 101.
Here are the staple moves you should know for your boxing routine, according to York.
To incorporate boxing into your workout at home, try this routine recommended by York.
Jab-cross combo
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Like the other workouts on this list, incorporating archery into your exercise routine doesnt require expensive equipment.
Heres an at-home routine he recommends:
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Archer row
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Plank with arrow pull
Climbing
Climbing recently made its debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games.
In these tournaments, athletes are measured by how fast and how far they can climb, per theOlympics.
Climbing is a sport that requires a lot of upper-body strength along with a solid core, Lagarrigue says.
You need strong lats, strong hands, and everything in between.
Heres a climbing-inspired workout routine York recommends.
Chair climber
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