Happy Friday! Today I’m trying something new and linking up with Courtney from Eat Pray Run DC for her #FridayFive series. This week’s topic – Five Health Trends You Would Never Try. There are SO many different health and fitness trends and there seems like there is a new one every week. Some are great but there are some that are definitely not for me!
1. Bikram Yoga
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I’m just starting to get somewhat comfortable with regular yoga, but it’s still hard for me. The idea of bikram yoga makes me nervous. I hate the heat and humidity so the thought of doing yoga poses in 104 degrees is insane to me. Also I’d be really worried about passing out!
2. Waist Training
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Not only does this look extremely painful but it’s not safe! I know this is a very hot trend right now especially since celebrities are very into it, but the lasting effects are not cute. If you wear this item too often you can have bruised bones, lunch issues, etc. Sorry but the best way to get that permanent hourglass figure is through diet and exercise.
3. Juice Cleanse
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I like juices and smoothies as a meal option in the morning, but I could never do a juice cleanse. The thought of going days without food, only juice, makes me sad 🙁 I just love food WAY too much!
4. Charcoal
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Hmmm….I’m not quite sure what to say about this one. It’s supposed to be good for detoxing but I feel like water is good for that to, right?!
5. Mud Runs
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I actually think obstacle course races (OCR) are awesome, as long as there is no mud involved. The mud just makes everything way too messy and gross – no thank you!
What about you? Are there any fitness or health trends that don’t interest you?
Fairytales and Fitness says
Charcoal? Never heard of that one. I dont think I would try that one either.
kookyrunner says
I agree! That is one trend I will never do.
Farrah says
I've tried bikram yoga several times (yay for groupon!), but haven't done any of the rest yet. I have zero interest in ever trying juice cleanses, waist training, or charcoal(?! didn't even know that one was a thing!), and am not particularly excited about mud runs, but…obstacle course races sound like they'd be fun!
kookyrunner says
Kudos to you for trying bikram yoga! I'm just so scared of it!
SD Mom says
Mud runs and Bikram are also on my list … of things NEVER to do! Happy Friday my sweet friend!
kookyrunner says
Glad I'm not alone with those two trends! Happy Friday to you as well!! ?
Wendy@TakingtheLongWayHome says
I love yoga and have been doing it for years, but I'll take a pass on hot yoga. Same with mud runs. Seriously, why?
kookyrunner says
The mud runs just freak me out. I always worry about bugs, etc
Coco says
I had not heard of waist training. Ay, yi, yi …. I'm about as scared of mud as that picture!
kookyrunner says
Yeah the waist training kills me – I don't think people care about the long term effects of it
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says
INteresting, I've never heard of waist training or charcoal!
kookyrunner says
Yeah those are two very interesting trends I keep hearing about but I just have non interest, lol
brittney says
waist training sounds awful! i need big breaths during workouts!
kookyrunner says
me too!