Fun ways to get fit in Nashville

March 10, 7:21 PMNashville Personal Training ExaminerCari Oschman

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How many hours a week do you spend on the elliptical, treadmill or bicycle? Well, if you are like most people, these are the only options that run through your head when deciding how you are going to burn calories.

Two of the main reasons people stop their fitness routines are boredom and lack of results, which can be fixed by adding a little variety to your life.

Luckily, most cities offer a variety of non-traditional forms of exercise. Check out some of the great options Nashville offers to help you get in shape while having some fun!

Indoor  Wall Climbing

This is similar to rock climbing and many communities have a fitness center with climbing walls. This activity is fun and very challenging. Climbing is great for improving upper body strength as well as toning your abs and legs. Climb Nashville is a great indoor climbing facility that offers classes as well as one day passes.

 Boxing

There is nothing better than getting in shape while kicking some butt! Boxing for fitness provides a full body workout, that not only builds strength and coordination but also burns a ton of calories! Knockout Fitness, located in downtown Nashville offers a friendly environment and both group and individual sessions.

Boot Camp

For those of you who have never head of the boot camp method, it is basically circuit training on speed! These intense workouts include running, obstacle courses, weight training, core training and jump rope. You will get it all during this hour workout! Nashville Adventure Boot Camp pushes you to achieve your fitness goals in an positive and high energy atmosphere.

Hot Yoga

Forget relaxation and mind, body and spirit harmony! Hot yoga is an intense workout for people of all fitness levels. Hot yoga is a series of yoga poses done in a room heated to about 95-100 degrees. A vigorous yoga session at this temperature promotes profuse sweating which equals... high calorie burn! Hot Yoga of Nashville offers classes for all levels and you can register for classes right on their website.

All of these workouts are great for sprucing up your workout routine. By changing up your weekly workouts you will prevent getting stuck in a fitness rut.