It is overwhelming to notice that everywhere people are becoming conscious of getting and staying fit. Fitness is an important aspect of a healthy and longer life. It is indeed a necessity or a pre-requisite of the sedentary lifestyle that most of the people lead in present times.

People are better educated today and are aware of the importance of the exercise for an hour or more when most of the day goes in sitting and working. More so the social media very interestingly gives a lucrative picture of all the elite people who work out rigorously and gain attractive physique making the younger generations go berserk over fitness.

The growing culture of gymming and various other fitness routine classes have tempted people all around the globe. These are not only easy to approach and effective but also are interesting ways to get physically healthier.

Fitness may not only imply being physically healthy but do involve emotional and spiritual health as well. In a broader perspective, fitness has become an individual pursuit with different people seeing it differently.

Some follow age old methods of walking, jogging, swimming or cycling with a bit of yoga, aerobics and laughter session as their way to be fit and active while for many others especially young experimenting with different techniques is more lucrative as well as beneficial.

With the surge in the popularity of health and fitness, there are a plethora of new fitness classes designed to ensure not only fitness but to provide social, mental and spiritual benefits as well.

Any form of activity is interesting only if we enjoy it fully and not due to some pressure. When we are sweating out to be fit or to lose weight, the method definitely has to be captivating enough to keep us going. Hence the modern day fitness exercises are not restricted to gym and its equipments alone. New forms or reformed exercises are being introduced to people keen on learning something new along with getting fit. Here are a few modern day fitness exercises and routines being practiced worldwide.

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Tai chi
Fitness group doing tai chi in park on a sunny day

Originated in ancient China, Tai chi is one of the most effective exercises for healthy mind and body. Although the routines are not designed to burn calories or increase the heart rate, they can help you with regulating circulation, promoting balance and alignment. Tai chi can be an excellent addition to your exercise routine.

The principle behind tai chi is to integrate mind with body, control movements and breathing, generate internal energy and alert minds. It is an art which requires greater depth of knowledge and skill but it can be easily learnt and health benefits are also delivered sooner. If continued for a life time Tai chi improves muscular strength, flexibility, fitness, immunity, relieves pain and improves quality of life.

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