Cardio exercise classes

There's no doubt that cardio classes have come a long way since the days of Jane Fonda's "Aerobics".

At larger clubs, the choice is almost overwhelming, allowing you to pick the cardio class that suits your fitness, your mood, even the type of music you like.

So what makes cardio classes so popular? There are a number of reasons people flock to them:

• Great music: music can be very energizing, helping you to enjoy your workout more and push harder
• Well-designed formats: Classes these days are carefully designed to give you a complete workout without overtaxing you.
• Great results: A good class will strengthen your heart and lungs, burn calories, and decrease stress
• Fun: These classes give you all the benefits of a great workout in a fun and supportive group setting.

The other key ingredient is variety. Check out some of the more common offerings:

• B.L.T (Butt, Legs & Thighs
• Bootcamp
• Pilates
• Spinning
• Kickboxing
• Core workouts
• Rebounding
• Yoga
• Bodysculpting
• Aqua
• Salsa

This is just a small taste of what you'll find - the better clubs have their own unique twists, with recent entries on the scene including pole dancing and even circus workouts!