It should be over flogged by now that if you want to live a long and healthy life, regular exercise is required, and if you exercise, the health benefits cannot be ignored. But if you want a toned body but disgusted by the crotch sweat marks through your pants after hitting the gym or the constant battle trying to motivate yourself to go to the gym.
Here are other activities you can get involved in to help burn calories, maintain weight loss and aid your cardiovascular system work better.
Aqua Aerobics at ‘Spa and Fitness’
Looking for a workout that does more than burn calories, try the Aqua Aerobics classes at Your Spa and Fitness at the 4 Points By Sheraton Hotel in Lagos. The classes, which take place three times a week, will help alleviate pressure on your joints.
Schedule
Mondays: 5 pm
Wednesdays: 10 am
Saturdays: 8:30pm
Venue: Plot 9/10 Block 2 Oniru Chieftaincy Estate, Lagos
If you’re looking for a personalized yoga experience, Chi’s Yoga is for you. Chi’s Yoga is guided by seven pillars focused on mind, breath, and work.
Schedule
Wednesdays: 7:30 pm
Saturdays: 10 am
Venue: 16, Oyinkan Abayomi Drive, Former Queens Drive,
Ikoyi, Lagos. Nigeria
Breathe Yoga offers six unique classes which are secured by pre-registration. Vinyasa is an active, energy consuming yoga class, Yin, and Restorative are much quieter and slow paced while Flow & Stretch are a combination of both. The classes are geared towards both genders and all age groups.
Schedule
Monday: 11am & 7.30pm
Tuesday: 9am & 6pm
Wednesday: 11am, 6:30pm, & 7:30pm
Thursday: 10am & 7:30pm
Friday: 11am & 7:00pm
Saturday: 9am, 10:15am, 1pm
Venue: 33 Grace Anjous Drive, Lekki Phase 1, Lekki, Lagos
Boxing burns an average of 600 calories per hour, now that’s a lot of calories. Elitebox, a boutique gym in Victoria Island, Lagos features tailored packages that promise a defined body, improved speed and reflexes. Elitebox also features N3,500 for the trial package, and up to 150,000 for 50 classes.
Schedule
Monday: 7am, 10am, 12:30pm, 6:15pm & 7:15pm
Tuesday: 7am, 8:30am, 12:30pm, 6:15pm & 7:15pm
Wednesday: 7am, 10am, 12:30pm, 6:15pm & 7:15pm
Thursday: 7am, 8:30am, 12:30pm, 6:15pm & 7:15pm
Friday: 7am, 10am, 12:30pm, 6:15pm & 7:15pm
Saturday: 9am, 10am & 11am
Sunday: 5pm & 6pm
Venue: Plot 1637, 1st Floor, Ibukun House, Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Zumba is a surefire way to work on your steps and break a sweat, at the same time! If you are in search of a class, look no further.
Schedule
Monday to Friday
10 am to 11 am Safari Dance
Venue: The Homestores, 282 Akin Olugbade, Off Adeola Odeku, VI.
Schedule
Monday to Saturday
8.30am to 9.30am Safari Dance
Venue: Lotus Gym, 30 Festival Road, VI.
Schedule
Monday to Saturday
8.30am to 9.30am Safari Dance
Venue: Seven8 Playground, 13B Adebayo Doherty, Lekki.
Build muscle tone and focus on your core muscles at Spa and Fitness spinning classes.
Schedule
Monday: 10:30am
Tuesday: 7am
Wednesday: 5pm
Thursday: 6:30pm
Friday: 7am & 8pm
Saturday: 7am & 10am
Venue: Plot 9/10 Block 2 Oniru Chieftaincy Estate, Lagos
