Fit as a fiddle in Joburg

With the last of winter finally gone, summer bodies need to come out and play before going on display in December. Whether you choose the gym, running around the block or CrossFit, having a gorgeous and fit body is probably your goal. 
 
Although there are many ways to achieve your fitness goals, we think that fitness has to be fun! Is there a better way to get fit than in Joburg? The city is always hustling and bustling and there are always new fitness trends or spaces to try out. We’ve come up with a few new trends, interesting gyms or training centres and challenges that will have you fit as a fiddle in no time!
 
New Fitness Fads

The Ab Crack
It’s not enough to only have abs these days, you need ab cracks. The ab crack is a thin, visible crease or line dividing your abs. The term ab crack has become hugely popular on social media, with many young people trying to figure out how to get a perfect crack between their abs.

According to Johannesburg Life, “the abdominal wall has two strap muscles going down on both sides, creating the appearance of a six-pack. These two muscles are separated by a fibrous layer known as 'linea alba' (which essentially evolves into the ab crack).” 
 
Once you start doing serious ab exercises, you may notice a line from the centre of the ribcage down to your stomach and if you push through, you might just start seeing those ab cracks forming!
 
Virtual Boxing
Forget about punching bags and boxing gloves, boxing has gone virtual. With the Boxx Method, you can box anytime, anywhere. The programme is a series of 30-minute videos of choreographed sequences that you can do at home, there is even a knockout round at the end.
 
Boxx Method is an online workout platform specialising in boxing, cardio, strength and stretch videos! You can even pick from a Flexible On Demand plan or a structured 6-week plan depending on your goals and lifestyle. Now you can box to your heart’s content from the convenience of your home and get a PROPER workout. 
 
Interesting Gyms or Centres
 
Core-Barre 
Core-Barre, founded by Robyn Midgley, is a nichè wellness centre located at Hobart Grove Centre in Bryanston. They offer a unique, tranquil and private environment to motivate their clients and instructors, they also cater for both men and women.
 
Rehabilitative Pilates, Bootybarre and Barre Fusion are offered to improve core strength, fitness and well-being. Professional instructors conduct private or small group sessions on the rooftop and the sessions are tailored to ensure that optimum core strength and fitness are achieved. As their slogan says, they are “raising the barre on core strength and fitness.”
 
Challenge Accepted
The Original GETFIT Challenge

Get fit in only six weeks, starting from the 16^th of October! The GETFIT Challenge started in 2008 and has gone from strength to strength. They’ve seen some fantastic results achieved by participants, including improved fitness levels, body toning, muscle strength and weight loss.
 
The challenge runs for six weeks and participants attend a 1-hour group training session once, twice or three times a week. The sessions include a combination of cardio and weight training exercises aimed at increasing fitness levels and improving muscle strength or tone. 
 
All of the sessions are run by personal trainers who monitor correct form and encourage participants to ensure optimum results are achieved. The group training sessions are also a great way to stay motivated and maintain high levels of enthusiasm! 
 
So, what do you do to get your beach bod ready? We would love to hear from you in the comments section.