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Barre, Beats, and Breakthroughs: Future-Proofing Your Classes for 2025
Hey fitness friends! 👋 If your barre classes still rely on the same old moves and music, it’s time for a fresh perspective. The barre world is buzzing with innovation, perfectly blending its classic elegance with cutting-edge 2025 trends. As instructors, we have a...
Zumba in 2025: How This Dance Fitness Phenomenon Keeps the Party Alive
For over two decades, Zumba has turned up the beat and lit up fitness studios worldwide. What started as an accidental fusion of dance and aerobics by Colombian instructor Beto Perez has evolved into a global movement blending Latin rhythms with modern grooves. Even...
Evolution of Dance Cardio: From Hi/Lo Aerobics to Modern Music-Driven Workouts
The Origins: Hi/Lo Aerobics as a Cultural and Fitness Phenomenon What began in the 1970s and became a cultural phenomenon in the 1980s as Hi/Lo (high- and low-impact) aerobics was more than just a workout — it was a full sensory experience centered on rhythm,...
Stretching is important!
Stretching is one of the best ways to keep your muscles healthy. Stretching regularly will help maintain your muscle strength and increase your flexibility. The more flexible you are, the better it is for your joints. Keeping muscles and joints in top condition helps...
Best Workout Songs for Strength Training
Looking to re-up your motivation, try one of these best workout apps for a new program or guide to follow. Ready to sweat? Just hit play on these workout songs. Harder, Better, Fatster, Stronger — Daft PunkGo Girl — Ciara and T-PainFeelin' Myself —...
Best Rock Workout Songs
Rock on with your spandex on with these old school and new school rock workout songs. These timeless exercise options, including 80s workouts and 90s dance trends, are still effective and fun. Eye of the Tiger — SurvivorWe Will Rock You (Remastered) — QueenSmells Like...
Best Yoga and Cooldown Songs
Yes, you do need to cool down. Cue up these slow jams and prepare to zen out with this curated exercise music playlist. Latch (DJ Premier Remix) — Disclosure, Sam Smith and DJ PremierChandelier — SiaThe Alchemist — MadelineRude — MAGIC!This Is What It Feels Like...
Importance of Music in Your Exercise Class
Music is a huge component of group exercise. Many members come back to classes just for an instructor’s music alone. Have you ever taken a class where you just didn’t jive with the music, genre, tempo, or cueing to the beat? It’s like nails on a chalkboard,...
Best Timeless Workout Songs
From pop to rap to rock, this exercise music will power you through even the longest long run. You Shook Me All Night Long — AC/DC JAMTake Over Control — Afrojack (feat. Eva Simons)Addicted to You (David Guetta Remix) — AviciiWake Me Up — Avicii212 — Azealia...