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Mermaid workout is the latest fitness fad in gyms. Here’s what it is about
It’s the latest fitness trend sweeping gyms all over. While some call it a bizarre trend, Mermaid workout is gaining followers at lightning speed. Inspired by the movements of the mermaid, the mythical figure that fairytales are made of, the workout incorporates body rolls into your swimming routine to help propel you forward.
FITNESS Updated: May 28, 2018 12:01 IST
Meenakshi Iyer
Hindustan Times
If there’s one thing that keeps the fitness industry constantly buzzing, it’s the latest fitness trends (read bizarre workout trends). The latest one is mermaiding.
Created by Fin Fun Mermaid, a company that sells mermaid tails, the workout series in now available on YouTube called as The 8-week Mermaid Transformation Series.
Inspired by the movements of the mermaid, the mythical figure that fairytales are made of, the workout incorporates body rolls into your swimming routine to help propel you forward. You may also choose to wear the mermaid tail to channel your inner Ariel.
Sounds simple? Well it’s not. “Like swimming, mermaiding is a full-body workout, but it especially focuses on the core muscles,” USA Swimming–certified coach Christine Dustin tells SELF.com. The body moves in a rolling motion which makes it extremely gruelling on your core.
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The above article, properly credited, gives you a brief synopsis of what to expect. Your entire body will be engaged once you start “mermaiding”, with a major emphasis on your core. To purchase a tail, simply Google “mermaid tail for adults”. you will see a plethora of options. Amazon also has them (my go to company).
I said it was weird, didn’t I? Well, let me tell you: there is something almost magical about this workout. I tried it a couple of times. Admittedly I borrowed a tail from a child, but I just had to see for myself. I found myself playing like a kid, holding my breath (engaging my lungs) for longer than I thought I could, and my core certainly felt this fun time.
Looking for alternate workouts to keep you stimulated? Get a tail!
Have a Healthy Day!
Shereen Rios BAS, CPT
- January 22, 2020
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